Understanding what matter is Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is matter?
A
Anything that has a mass and volume (basically anything that takes up space)
It is what all life on earth is made of.
It is either solid, liquid, or gas
It is either a mixture or a pure substance
2
Q
What is matter made of?
A
- atoms
3
Q
What is mass?
A
The measure of the amount of matter is in an object.
Basically, how heavy an object is.
Note: the volume of an object doesn’t mean it has mass
4
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What is volume?
A
The amount of space something takes up.
Basically, how big an object is.
Note: the volume of an object doesn’t mean it has mass
5
Q
What is an atom?
A
Basic unit of chemical elements that consist of protons, electrons, and neutrons.
