Matter & States
Definition of any substance that takes up space and has mass.
What is Matter?
Metals are typically hard, shiny, and great "conductors" of these two things.
What are heat and electricity?
This non-metal gas makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere
What is Nitrogen?
This state of matter has a fixed volume and a fixed shape
What is a Solid?
This metal is used for soda cans because it is light and easy to shape
What is Aluminum?
This solid non-metal is found in both pencil lead and diamonds
What is Carbon?
Known as the "fourth state of matter," it is an ionized gas that makes up 99% of the visible universe.
What is Plasma?
This strong metal is commonly used for buildings and bridges
What is Iron?
This is the only non-metal that is a liquid at room temperature
What is Bromine?
This state of matter has a low density and high compressibility.
What is a Gas?
This metal is unique because it is a liquid at room temperature.
What is Mercury?
This noble gas is used in balloons and cooling systems
What is Helium?
The name for the process when a gas turns directly into a solid
What is Deposition?
These two precious metals are used for jewelry because they don't rust easily
What are Gold and Silver?
his brittle, yellow solid is often used in matches and gunpowder.
What is Sulfur?