Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a correct classification of matter?
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Classification of Matter
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Which of the following is an example of qualitative data in the classification of matter?
A
The color of a substance
B
The density of a substance
C
The volume of a substance
D
The mass of a substance
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Understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics that are not measured with numbers, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.
Identify the options given in the problem: color, density, volume, and mass.
Recognize that 'color' is a characteristic that can be observed without measurement, making it qualitative data.
Consider the other options: density, volume, and mass. These are all measured using numbers, making them examples of quantitative data.
Conclude that the color of a substance is the correct example of qualitative data in the classification of matter.
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