Matter P4

Question 1

What is Matter?

Answer 1

Matter is anything that
1. Has Mass
2. Occupies Space/Has Volume

Question 2

Mass vs Weight

Answer 2

1. Mass is the amount of matter while weight is how much gravity acts on the object
2. This means mass stays the same no matter where we are, while weight changes if we go to space
3. Mass is measured by electronic balance and in units kg or g

Question 3

Experiments for Measuring Volume

Answer 3

1. Fill measuring cylinder with 100 cm3 of water
2. Tie string and gently lower object into measuring cylinder until fully submerged in water
3. Record the new volume
4. Volume of object is the difference between new and initial volume

Question 4

Solid State

Answer 4

1. Definite Shape
2. Definite Volume
3. Cannot be Compressed

Question 5

Liquid State

Answer 5

1. Indefinite Shape
2. Definite Volume
3. Cannot be Compressed

Question 6

Gaseous State

Answer 6

1. Indefinite Shape
2. Indefinite Volume
3. Can be Compressed