Matter & Magnets Flashcards
Change
When an object uses different characteristics over time.
Constant
When an object stays the same and does not change over time.
Attribute/Characteristics
Property of an object such as size, shape, color, texture, and weight.
Graduated Cylinder
measures volume or the amount of space a liquid takes up in milliliters.
Pan Balance
measures the mass or amount of “stuff” an object has measures in grams.
Volume
The measure of the amount of space occupied by matter.
Measurement of Volume
liters, quarts, or gallons
Mass
A measure of the amount of matter. Synonym - “Matter”.
Measurement of Mass
grams, kilograms, ounces and pounds
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
States of Matter
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
Can Matter change from one state to another?
Yes
Solid
The state of matter that holds its own shape and has volume.
Liquid
The state of matter that changes its shape according to the container it is in. Liquids have volume.
Examples of Liquid
water, juice, soda or syrup