| Chapter 10: Properties of Matter |
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| The Internet Plasma Physics Education Experience: |
| This is a useful web site for researching the properties of matter. If you don’t have a “Shockwave” plug-in on your computer, click on the “Shockwave” icon to download it. |
| http://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/matter/ |
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| Chem4Kids: |
| Take a look into the states of matter, atoms, reactions, and other elements of chemistry at this site. Make sure to click Matter. |
| http://www.chem4kids.com/index.html |
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| Your Weight on Other Worlds: |
| Find out what you would weigh if you were on other planets, moons and stars. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page to read a very detailed discussion of mass and weight. (NOTE: When you enter your weight, do not include units. Just enter the number of pounds.) |
| http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html |
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| Worldwide Metric: |
| Instantly convert millimeters to inches, feet to meters, or liters to gallons at this site! |
| http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm |
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| Taking America's Measure: |
| Find metrics in sports, the kitchen, and everyday life on this site from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. |
| http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/kids/metric.htm |
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| Metric Conversions: |
| Put in a number and choose your conversion method. This calculator makes it easy to go from feet and miles to meters! |
| http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/conversions.html |
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