Introduction to Matter

The diagram represents a portion of a graduated cylinder. What is the volume measurement?

• 35 mL

• 36 mL

• 44 mL

• 45 mL

The sphere was dropped into water in a graduated cylinder. What is the volume of the sphere?

• 15 mL

• 25 mL

• 40 mL

• 65 mL

Any substance that has mass and takes up space is called

• matter.

• energy.

• force.

• work.

Which of the following is used to measure volume of a liquid?

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A sample of water and sediment was taken from the river. The sand and pebbles were allowed to settle in a jar for three hours, as shown. Which of these best explains why the pebbles are below the sand?

• Pebbles are more dense than the sand particles.

• The temperature of the water is high enough to melt some sand.

• Sand particles dissolve more in water than pebbles.

• The sand particles trapped enough air to make them float.

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What is the volume of object D?

• 1.0 cm^3

• 2.0 cm^3

• 7.0 cm^3

• 16.0 cm^3

What is the density of the bar?

• 9 g/cm^3

• 30 g/cm^3

• 3 g/cm^3

• 90 g/cm^3

The density of a substance is equal to

• mass $\div$ volume

• volume $\div$ mass

• mass x volume

• volume + mass

A rock sample has a mass of 16 grams and a volume of 8 cubic centimeters. When the rock is cut in half, what is the density of each piece?

• 0.5 g/cm^3

• 1.0 g/cm^3

• 2.0 g/cm^3

• 4.0 g/cm^3

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Why is it easier for a person to float in a salt water ocean than in a fresh water lake?

• Salt water is denser than fresh water.

• Salt water is less dense than fresh water.

• Salt water has more bubbles.

• Salt water is lighter than fresh water.