Matter Matters

Front

What happens to the particles of matter when heat is added?

Back

The particles move faster and farther apart.

Front

What is an example of a physical property?

Back

Color.

Front

Is cutting an orange a physical change?

Back

True.

Front

What type of change is water freezing to ice?

Back

Physical change.

Front

What can a physical property be observed with?

Back

All of the above (sight, touch, etc.).

Front

Define matter.

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

Back

A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

Front

Give an example of a chemical change.

Back

Burning wood.

Front

What is temperature a measure of in relation to matter?

Back

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.