Particles of Matter Mr G

Front

What is a small portion of matter called?

Back

particle

Front

In a liquid, how are the particles arranged?

Back

connected, sliding, gliding, groovy, medium movement, takes the shape of the container from the bottom up

Front

What is the smallest unit of matter?

Back

atom

Front

What is matter?

Back

anything that takes up volume and has mass

Front

What is a representation of an object or event called?

Back

model

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

volume

Front

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

Back

mass

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What are the three states of matter?

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solid, liquid, gas

Front

How do particles behave in a solid?

Back

They are tightly packed and vibrate in place.