Observing Patterns in Matter
Define matter in your own words.
Matter is anything that takes up space and can be weighed.
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is a measure of how much matter an object contains, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity on that object.
How does tearing paper illustrate properties of matter?
That everything can be divided until it is as small as the atoms they are composed of
Which of the following is an example of matter?
A) Air. B) Electricity. C) Radio Waves D) Gravity
Give an example of a property that all matter shares.
Mass and Volume
Name two physical properties of matter.
Density, Conductivity, Volume, Color, Freezing Point, Solubility, Boiling, Temperature, Mass, Magnetism, Luster
What happens to water when it is electrolyzed?
It splits into hydrogen and oxygen gasses
Which of the following is considered matter?
A) Light. B) Water. C) Sound. D) Heat
Why is a basketball considered matter while light is not?
Basketball is made of matter, light is made of energy and not matter
How can you identify a chemical property?
It always produces one or more types of matter that differ from the matter present before the change.
Describe Brownian motion Experiment.
Sealed Box of water with moving pollen further proving that particle theory of matter
Which item is made up of matter?
A) Computers B) Thoughts C) Dreams D) Feelings
A) Computers
What are some forms of matter?
Solid, Liquid, or Gas
What is luster?
An object that is shiny
What is the formula for Density?
Mass / Volume
Which of the following is not considered matter?
A) Ice cream B) Sunlight C) A book D) A basketball
B) Sunlight
What are three patterns you can observe in matter?
You can see it, feel it, and touch it
What is mass measured in?
grams, kilograms, pounds
What is the particle theory of matter?
all matter is made up of tiny particles that are too small to see and are in constant, random motion. They are held together by bonds
Which item below is not made of matter?
A) A rock. B) The wind. C) A pencil. D) A tree
B) The wind.