Definitions
Matter and its Properties
Building Blocks of Matter
100

This word means to use your senses to gather information.

What is observe?

100

This is the amount of matter in an object.

What is mass?

100

The smallest part of an element that still has the properties of that element.

What is an atom?

200

This term means to compare something to a standard unit, like inches or grams.

What is measure?

200

This tells how fast the particles of matter are moving.

What is temperature?

200

The idea that everything is made of small particles.

What is atomic theory?


300

This word means to tell about the properties of an object.

What is describe?

300

This is the amount of space an object takes up.

What is volume?

300

This is a type of matter made of two or more elements.

What is a compound?


400

To make a statement using data and facts is to do this.

What is conclude?

400

This property tells how well a substance dissolves in another.

What is solubility?

400

The smallest particle of a compound that still has the properties of that compound.

What is a molecule?

500

This means to arrange things to make them easier to understand.

What is organize?