UNIT 1 MATTER STUDY RESOURCE

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What are physical properties of matter?

Back

Physical properties are characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance, such as color, size, shape, and texture.

Front

What does it mean to absorb water?

Back

To absorb water means to take in water, so that the material becomes wet.

Front

What is a reversible change?

Back

A reversible change is a change that can be undone, such as freezing water to make ice.

Front

What is an irreversible change?

Back

An irreversible change is a change that cannot be undone, such as cooking pasta.

Front

How can you classify objects?

Back

You can classify objects by their physical properties, such as size, shape, color, and texture.

Front

What happens when ice melts?

Back

When ice melts, it changes from a solid to a liquid (water).

Front

What is an example of a physical change?

Back

An example of a physical change is tearing a piece of paper.

Front

What is an example of a chemical change?

Back

An example of a chemical change is burning wood.

Front

What does it mean to take something apart?

Back

To take something apart means to separate its parts or components.