Particle theory of matter (KMT)

Question 1

Define Mass

Answer 1

The mesure of the amount of matter in an object.

Question 2

Define Matter

Answer 2

matter is any substance that has mass and takes up space by having volume

Question 3

Define Volume

Answer 3

The amount of space an object takes up

Question 4

What are the 4 postulates in the particle theory of matter

Answer 4

Matter is made up of very tiny particles, called atoms. Multiple atoms make a molecule.

There are spaces between the particles.

These particles are in constant motion.

The more energy they have, the faster they move and the more space between them.

Question 5

What’s the difference between theory and law

Answer 5

Laws describe what will happen in a given situation as demonstrable by a mathematical equation, whereas theories describe how the phenomenon happens