Measuring Mass and Volume

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters (L) or milliliters (mL).

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How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

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1 liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

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How do you convert liters to milliliters?

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Multiply the number of liters by 1,000.

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What unit would you use to measure the volume of a swimming pool?

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Liters (L) are used to measure the volume of a swimming pool.

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What unit would you use to measure the mass of a pencil?

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Grams (g) are used to measure the mass of a pencil.

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How many grams are in 1 kilogram?

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1 kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams.

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What is the mass of an object that weighs 500 grams?

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The mass of the object is 500 grams.

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If a bottle holds 2 liters, how many milliliters does it hold?

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It holds 2,000 milliliters.

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What is the mass of a stapler that weighs 75 grams?

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The mass of the stapler is 75 grams.