Matter all around us Flashcards
what is matter?
anything that has mass and volume
what is all matter made up of?
very small particles that are constantly moving
what is mass?
the amount of matter in an object
what is volume?
the amount of space an object occupies
what is density?
the ratio of a material’s mass to its volume
how many states of matter are there?
three
what are the states of matter?
solid, liquid, and gas
how do states of matter change?
by adding or removing heat
what is melting point?
the temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid
what is boiling point?
the temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas
what is the melting point for water?
0°C
what is the boiling point for water?
100°C
what is conductivity?
describes how easily electricity or heat can move through a material
what is kinetic energy?
the energy of movement
describe the particles of a solid
particles in a solid are packed so tightly that they can only vibrate