Particles of Matter

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

What state of matter has a fixed volume and a fixed shape?

Back

Solid.

Front

To calculate a sample’s density, what should you divide?

Back

Mass by volume, not weight.

Front

What state of matter has a volume and shape that conforms to the container?

Back

Gas.

Front

Can you see air? Is it matter?

Back

No, you cannot see air, but it is still matter.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are the three main states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is a characteristic of solids?

Back

They have a fixed shape and volume.

Front

What is a characteristic of liquids?

Back

They have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container.

Front

What is a characteristic of gases?

Back

They have no fixed shape or volume and expand to fill their container.