Lesson 1: Matter Flashcards
(51 cards)
what is matter
anything that occupies space and has mass
what is matter made out of
atoms
what is something unique that atoms have
properties
which two people believed that nature consisted of two things
Leucippus & Democritus
what two things does nature consist of
atoms and the void around them
can atoms be physically divided
no
can atoms be geometrically divided
yes
what is the greek word for indivisible
atomos
what did aristotle say about what matter consists of
matter consists of the four basic elements: fire earth wind and water
who presented evidence that all matter is made of atoms
John Dalton
why are heat and light not matter
because energy (heat and light) does not have mass, it describes the ability to do work
can be observed without changing into another substance
Physical Properties
this is the ability to change into a different substance
Chemical Properties
three states of matter
solid liquid gas
what is this theory called: all matter are made up of tiny particles known as atoms
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter
under the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter: how do particles move?
constant, random motion
particles increase in _____ as they increase in motion
kinetic energy
what is the attractive force that holds the particles together
Intramolecular forces
what does intra mean
within
forces of attraction
Intermolecular forces
what does inter mean
between and among
can hold together identical and non-identical particles
intermolecular forces
has a definite shape and volume, difficult to compress these particles
solid
ratio of mass per unit volume
Desnity