A | B |
matter | every object that takes up space and has mass |
physical properties of matter | size, weight, shape, temperature, color, texture, reaction to other substances |
ruler | a tool to measure length |
balance or scale | a tool to measure mass |
thermometer | a tool to measure temperature |
mass | the amount of matter in an object |
volume | the amount of space the matter occupies |
magnifying glass or microscope | a tool we can use to see the smaller parts of matter |
property | something about an object that can be observed |