Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of a solids physical state?
A
(s) Have a fixed shape & volume.
2
Q
What are the properties of a liquids physical state?
A
(l) Has a fixed volume, but takes the shape of its container, horiztontal surface.
3
Q
What are the properties of gases physical state?
A
(g) Takes the shape & volume of its container.
4
Q
What is the definition of matter?
A
Matter is defined as anything that takes up space & has mass.
5
Q
What is the law of conservation of matter?
A
States that there is no change in the total quantity of matter present when matter converts to one type to another (chemical change) ,or changes among states (physical change).
