States of Matter
what is matter
anything that takes up space and has mass
What are all substances made up of?
Particles
What is a pure substance?
A material made of only one type of substance.
What is the type of energy that pulls objects towards the ground?
gravity
Name the 5 main animal groups
Mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish
What are the three common states of matter?
Solids, liquids and gases
How do particles move in a solid?
They vibrate in a fixed position
What is a mixture?
Two or more substances physically combined.
what is a force?
What is a vertebrate?
An animal with a backbone
What states of matter has a fixed volume but no fixed shape
Liquid
Describe the arrangement of particles in a liquid.
Close together, but able to move past each other
Is salt water a pure substance or a mixture?
Mixture
Name the forces acting on a parachute floating to the ground
Gravity and air resistance
Name 3 groups in the Linnaean Classification system
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What state of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume
Gas
What happens to particle movement when a substance is heated?
Particles gain energy and move faster.
What is the main difference between a pure substance and a mixture?
A pure substance contains only one substance, while a mixture contains two or more substances.
What are the two categories of forces?
Contact and Non-contact
Which 2 Linnean groups are used for naming organisms?
Genus and Species
What state of matter has a definite shape and volume
Solids
Explain why a liquid can flow but a solid cannot.
Liquid particles can move past each other, while solid particles vibrate in fixed positions.
Is a fruit smoothie a mixture or pure substance?
mixture
name 5 forces
air resistance, friction, gravity, normal, push, pull, applied, normal, magnetic
What is the difference between endo and exoskeletons?
Endoskeleton = inside the body
Exoskeleton = outside the body