Mass and Volume

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What is VOLUME?

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The amount of SPACE an object occupies.

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What unit is used to measure VOLUME?

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Milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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What is MASS?

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The amount of MATTER in an object.

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What unit is used to measure MASS?

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Grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What tool measures MASS?

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Triple beam balance or digital scale.

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What tool measures VOLUME?

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Graduated cylinder or beaker.

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What is the relationship between MASS and VOLUME?

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Mass is the amount of matter, while volume is the space it occupies.

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Can you have a large VOLUME with a small MASS?

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Yes, for example, a balloon filled with air has a large volume but low mass.

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What is an example of a solid with a high MASS?

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A metal block.

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What is an example of a liquid with a measurable VOLUME?

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Water in a graduated cylinder.