States of Matter
What is matter?
Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.
What does temperature measure?
Temperature measures how hot or cold something is.
What is mass?
Mass is the amount of matter in an object.
What are properties of matter?
Properties of matter are characteristics that help describe it.
What is evaporation?
Evaporation is when a liquid turns into a gas.
Name the three states of matter.
The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
Which cup feels warmer: hot chocolate or iced tea?
The cup with hot chocolate feels warmer.
How do you measure mass?
Mass can be measured using a balance or scale.
Name a characteristic of matter.
A characteristic of matter could be size, shape, color, texture, or hardness.
What is condensation?
Condensation is when a gas turns into a liquid.
What happens when ice melts?
When ice melts, it turns into water (a liquid).
How do you measure temperature?
Temperature can be measured using a thermometer
Which has greater mass: a feather or a rock?
A rock has greater mass than a feather.
How can you tell what the texture of something is?
You can tell the texture of something is by feeling it.
What happens to water when it boils?
When water boils, it turns into steam (a gas).
Give an example of a gas.
An example of a gas is steam or air. A balloon. (answers may vary)
What happens to temperature when you heat water?
When you heat water, its temperature increases.
What is volume?
Volume is the amount of space an object or substance takes up.
What is the difference between size and shape?
Size refers to how big or small something is, while shape refers to the form it takes.
Why does ice melt on a hot day?
Ice melts on a hot day because it gains heat from the environment.
What is the process of freezing?
The process of freezing is when a liquid turns into a solid by losing heat.
Why is temperature important in cooking?
Temperature is important in cooking because it affects how food cooks and flavors develop.
If a toy car displaces water from 50 mL to 75 mL, what is the car's volume?
The car's volume is 25 mL (75 mL - 50 mL).
Why is color an important property?
Color is important because it helps identify and differentiate materials.
Describe the changes in matter during boiling.
During boiling, water is heated to a point where it changes from liquid to gas (steam).