Some students measure the mass of a small pile of leaves before and after the leaves decompose. Each time the students measure the mass, they place a container with the decomposing leaves on a balance. Before recording the mass of the leaves, the students must do which of the following?

A Subtract the mass of the container

B Add leaves from other plants to the container

C Allow the leaves to settle in the container for a few days

D Use a metric ruler to measure the volume of the container

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