Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What is matter?
A
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
2
Q
What are all living things and non-living things around us made up of?
A
Matter
3
Q
Are things that do not have mass or occupy space matter? What are they known as?
A
No. They are known as non-matter.
4
Q
Give some examples of non-matter, i.e. things that do not have mass or occupy space.
A
- Light
- Heat
- Shadow
5
Q
Why is shadow a non-matter?
A
Because it has no mass and does not occupy space. A shadow only appears to occupy space. We can place an object on the space occupied by a shadow without having to displace the shadow first.
6
Q
What is non-matter?
A
Things that do not have mass or occupy space.
7
Q
Describe the properties of matter?
A
Matter:
- has mass;
- occupies space
