Changes in Matter

Changes in Matter

Science 506

What is matter?

Anything that has mass and occupies space.

It consists of tiny particles known as molecules

Atoms are the smallest units of matter and are also known as "the building blocks of matter".

Open Ended

What is matter?

Multiple Choice

Matter consists of tiny particles known as ______________.

• atoms

• molecules

• dust

Multiple Choice

Atoms are the smallest units of matter and are also known as _____________.

• A.

  the building blocks of matter

• B.

  the building blocks of solid

• C.

  the building blocks of solid and matter

Open Ended

We can categorise substances into __________, ___________, ___________.

Multiple Choice

Solids have __________________ due to the strong force of attraction between the molecules.

• A.

  fixed shapes and sizes

• B.

  no fixed shapes and sizes

• C.

  different shapes and sizes

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a characteristic property of gases?

• A.

  gases are not rigid

• B.

  gases are not compressible

• C.

  gases have a high density