States Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What is matter?
A
Matter is any substance that has mass or takes up space
2
Q
What is matter made of?
A
Tiny particles called atoms
3
Q
Atoms are made of?
A
Smaller sub-atomic particles called protons, nuetrons, and electrons
4
Q
What are the 3 states of matter?
A
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
5
Q
A solid is
A
A state of matter that has a definite shape (due to the force of attraction between molecules and arrangement of particles)
6
Q
A liquid is
A
A state of matter that has a definite volume, but takes the shape of its container
7
Q
A gas is
A
A state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor volume
