Measuring & Comparing Matter

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Measuring & Comparing Matter

Density Drop Chamber

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Matterling — Measuring & Comparing Matter Density Drop Chamber

Hi!

I'm Matterling.

Welcome to Density Drop Chamber!

Will you help me investigate measuring & comparing matter?

The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.

Let's check the evidence!

Mass measures the amount of matter in an object.

Volume measures how much space it occupies;

use units when comparing measurements.

What does volume measure?

  • A. Only surface color
  • B. Only how shiny it is
  • C. Space occupied

The answer is C: Space occupied

Mass measures the amount of matter in an object.

Volume measures how much space it occupies;

use units when comparing measurements.

That clue helps us make sense of this place.

Equal-size objects can have different masses.

Size alone does not tell us which sample has more mass.

Which equal-volume sample has greater mass?

  • A. Both must have equal mass
  • B. B
  • C. A

The answer is B: B

Equal-size objects can have different masses.

Size alone does not tell us which sample has more mass.

Hmm...

how does that connect to our first clue?

Our table gives two 10 mL samples: A has mass 8 g

and B has mass 20 g.

B has more mass for the same volume in this comparison;

no advanced formula is needed.

What is the volume of each sample?

  • A. 10 mL
  • B. 20 g
  • C. 8 g

The answer is A: 10 mL

Our table gives two 10 mL samples: A has mass 8 g

and B has mass 20 g.

B has more mass for the same volume in this comparison;

no advanced formula is needed.

Nice investigating!

You've been following the evidence.

Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.

Mass measures the amount of matter in an object.

Equal-size objects can have different masses.

Our table gives two 10 mL samples: A has mass 8 g

and B has mass 20 g.

You're ready to explore Density Drop Chamber with me!

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