Matter Lesson 1

Front

What is 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

How is a solid defined?

Back

A solid has a definite shape and a definite volume.

Front

How is a liquid defined?

Back

A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A gas has no definite shape and no definite volume.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

The particles are close together but can move past each other.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

The particles are far apart and move freely.

Front

What is the purpose of the charger in a whipped-cream dispenser?

Back

To squeeze nitrous oxide into the canister.

Front

What happens to balloons in liquid nitrogen?

Back

They shrink and look flat.