MS-PS1-1. Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.

Question 1

What is the universe made of?

Answer 1

The universe is composed of matter and energy.

Question 2

What is matter?

Answer 2

Matter is anything that has mass and volume (takes up space).

Question 3

What is energy?

Answer 3

Energy is the property of matter and radiation

which is ability to do or perform work

(such as causing motion or the interaction of molecules).

Question 4

What are examples or forms of energy?

Answer 4

Forms of energy are:

1. Light or Electromagnetic Energy
2. Heat or Thermal Energy
3. Mechanical Energy
4. Nuclear Energy
5. Chemical Energy
6. Electromagnetic Energy or Light Energy
7. Sound Energy 
8. Gravitational Energy
9. Kinetic Energy
10. Potential Energy

Question 5

What are examples of matter?

Answer 5

Pen Wood

Pencil Animals

Plants Bacteria

Clouds Viruses

Water Food

Metal Paper

Cars Trains

Question 6

Is the Sun made of matter?

Answer 6

The Sun is mostly made of matter/atoms

which are Helium and Hydrogen

and it gives off energy in the form of light and heat.