Properties of Matter
Define matter.
Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.
___ ______ is the basic
building block of all matter.
An atom
Which state of matter has particles that vibrate in a fixed position?
Solids
Why can't particles be seen with the human eye?
They're too small.
The particles in a solid have ___ energy than particles in a liquid.
less
Why is a balloon with air in it heavier than a balloon without air?
It contains matter.
A __________ is made of two or more atoms
connected or bonded together.
molecule
Which state of matter has weak or no attraction between the molecules?
Gas
True or false: The change from a solid to a liquid is called freezing.
False
The particles in a gas have ___ energy than particles in a liquid.
more
True or False: sound is a form of matter
False: it is a form of energy
Heating a gas easily increases the
_______ of the gas particles.
motion
energy
spacing
True or False: The volume of solids cannot be changed due to the strong attraction of the particles.
True
A basket ball deflates in the cold because particles of matter.....
move closer together and take up less space
The particles in an object have some attraction between each other and move by sliding around each other. The particles belong to a __________.
liquid
List the three common states of matter in order of molecular movement, from fastest to slowest.
Gas, liquid, solid
_____________can affect how far apart or close together the molecules in a substance are.
Temperature
True
The space occupied by a solid, liquid or gas is called ________.
volume
A scientific tool that is used to accurately measure out liquids is called a __________ __________.
graduated cylinder
What is the 4th state of matter?
Plasma
I am lighter than air and used to fill balloons. Which element am I?
helium
What determines whether a substance is a solid, liquid, or gas?
The arrangement of its particles.
What happens to a person that weighs 110lbs (50kg) mass if they are on the moon
Nothing, it stays the same
What is the abbreviation for milliliters? Be specific!
ML or ml