Matter Schmatter
What are the three states of matter?
solid, liquid, gas
Which one is not a physical property?
Physical state, relative density, molecules, magnetism?
Molecules
A phase change is when matter's physical state can change when heat is added or removed. What are the four phase changes that we learned?
Evaporation, freezing, melting, condensation
What is Ms. MacD's zodiac animal?
Dragon
What equipment/tool do you use to measure mass?
Triple beam balance
Ice and ice cream are examples of which state of matter?
Solid
True or false?
Solubility is whether matter dissolves in water.
True!
A pot of boiled water, which produces steam is an example of which phase change?
Evaporation
What university did Ms. MacD attend?
University of Iowa
Go Hawkeyes!!
When you measure volume in a graduated cylinder, what is the curved, upper surface of the liquid called?
meniscus
Solid, liquid or gas?
It can flow; its shape can change.
Liquid
Relative density is whether matter sinks or floats in water. Can you list the substances that were denser than water in the experiment?
Dish soap and corn syrup
What is an example of condensation?
Answers vary.
Ms. MacD has four kids. What are their names?
Emerson, Willow, Remy, and Lilia
When measuring volume for irregular objects, you need to find the displacement. What does displacement mean?
The difference between the two volumes, before and after adding the object.
Give at least two characteristics of gas.
Its molecules move the fastest; it has no definite shape; it has no definite volume.
Electrical conductivity refers to whether matter allows electricity to move easily through. Which one is a good electrical conductor, copper or rubber?
Copper
What temperatures are for freezing point and boiling point? Can be in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Freezing--0 degrees C, 32 degrees F
Boiling--100 degrees C, 212 degrees F
What is Ms. MacD's all time favorite movie?
Back to the Future
What are the 7 steps of the scientific method?
Question/Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Collect Data, Analysis, Conclusions