Snow Science
How many sides or points does a snowflake usually have?
6
What are atoms?
Tiny particles made of matter
True or false: Matter makes up everything in the world?
True
What is the lightest matter on earth?
Hydrogen
Where did Democritus live?
Greece
Water that freezes quicker will form what kind of snowflakes?
A snowflake that has more branches
What is the center part of an atom called
Nucleus
What are the tiny dots spinning around the nucleus called?
Electrons
Why do hydrogen and helium float?
They are lighter than air.
What are particles that can't be cut into smaller pieces called?
atoms
True or false: Snowflakes are Water crystals.
True
What is a molecules?
Two or more atoms joined together
What is the element of gold made of?
gold atoms
What matter is used for weights?
Lead
What are the tools scientists use to see atoms called?
Microscopes
What elements makeup water?
How many elements are in the world?
over 100 elements
What is the heaviest matter on earth?
osmium
Name three properties that matter has
temperature, color, texture, shape, weight, hardness
What are the properties of osmium
heavy, hard, white and blue color