Matter Study Guide Flashcards
Liquid
Have a definite volume and take the shape of their container
Volume
The amount of space an object takes up
Properties
Special qualities for which something is known such as size, shape and texture.
Density
The mass of an object in relation to its volume. Whether an object sinks or floats.
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Molecules
When atoms join together
Atom
Basic building blocks of matter. Smallest particle of matter.
Gas
They don’t have a definite shape and they take the shape of their container.
Solid
Has a definite shape and size that does not change.
Mass
How much matter is in an object
What are the 3 states of matter?
Solid, liquid and gas
What is an example of a gas?
Steam
What is an example of a solid?
ice
What is an example of a liquid?
water
Draw a picture of particles for solid, liquid and gas
Solid - 0000000000000000 (particles are tight)
Liquid - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Particles are loose)
Gas - 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Particles are very spread apart and can float out of container)