Introduction to Matter Answers

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Which is the downward pull on an object due to gravity?

A
volume
B
mass
C
weight
D
matter
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Which statement is accurate about mass or weight?

A
Mass can be measured in newtons.
B
Weight can be measured in pounds.
C
A bowling ball has the same mass as a golf ball.
D
Objects have the same weight regardless of where they are.
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Kendall gathered the following materials for her experiment.an empty graduated cylinderan identical graduated cylinder partly filled with watera balancea marble

A
She can measure the volume and mass of the marble, the volume and mass of the water, and the volume and mass of the empty graduated cylinder.
B
She can measure the volume and mass of the marble, the volume and mass of the water, and the mass of the empty graduated cylinder.
C
She can measure the volume of the marble and water, and the mass of the empty graduated cylinder.
D
She can measure the mass of the marble and water, and the volume of the empty graduated cylinder.
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Imagine that Kevin can instantly transport himself between Planet X and Planet Y. Which statement could be said about Kevin in this situation?

A
Kevin’s weight may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
B
Kevin’s volume may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
C
Kevin’s mass may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
D
Kevin’s matter may change between Planet X and Planet Y.
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Cubes have sides of equal lengths. What is the fastest way to measure the volume of a cube-shaped table?

A
measure the length, width, and height of the table, then multiply those numbers
B
measure one side with a ruler, and multiply that number by itself three times
C
measure one side with a ruler, and multiply that number by itself and then by
Option C
D
measure the length, width, and height of the table, then multiply those numbers by
Option D
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Which tool could be used to measure the mass of a package being mailed?

A
a balance
B
a ruler
C
a marked beaker
D
a graduated cylinder
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A can of tomatoes has a radius of 6 cm and a height of 10 cm. What is the approximate volume of the can?

A
36 cm3
B
60 cm3
C
113 cm3
D
1,130 cm3
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The chart lists four different kinds of atoms.

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A
They cannot be solids.
B
They are the largest units of matter.
C
They are the only types of atoms that exist.
D
They cannot be divided and still keep the properties of the element.
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Siobhan wants to measure the mass of a bag of flour. What should she do?

A
use a balance and record the data in kilograms
B
use a beaker with water and record the data in newtons
C
use a balance and record the data in newtons
D
use a beaker with water and record the data in kilograms
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Hunter wants to measure the weight of a dumbbell. He should

A
use a beaker with water and record the weight in N.
B
use a scale and record the weight in cm³.
C
use a beaker with water and record the weight in cm³.
D
use a scale and record the weight in N.

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