Matter Study Guide Flashcards

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Liquid

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Have a definite volume and take the shape of their container

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Volume

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The amount of space an object takes up

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Properties

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Special qualities for which something is known such as size, shape and texture.

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Density

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The mass of an object in relation to its volume. Whether an object sinks or floats.

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Molecules

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When atoms join together

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Atom

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Basic building blocks of matter. Smallest particle of matter.

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Gas

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They don’t have a definite shape and they take the shape of their container.

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Solid

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Has a definite shape and size that does not change.

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Mass

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How much matter is in an object

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What are the 3 states of matter?

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Solid, liquid and gas

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What is an example of a gas?

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Steam

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What is an example of a solid?

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ice

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What is an example of a liquid?

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water

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Draw a picture of particles for solid, liquid and gas

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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)

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5 Properties of Matter?

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mass, volume, magnetism, density, and solubility

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Volume

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The amount of matter that a container can hold

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Density

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The amount of matter in a given space

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Solubility

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Will it dissolve in water?

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Magnistism

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Is it magnetic?