Properties of Matter

Properties of Matter

MATTER

Matter is made up of small particles called atoms. Matter is a solid, liquid, or gas based on how fast these particles are moving around.

Solid----- When the particles that make up an object are so close together they cannot move around.
Liquid---- When the particles that make up an object are close together, but they can still move or slide around each other.
Gas---- When the particles that make up an object are completely separate so they can bounce around.

MATTER

MASS

An object's mass is different than its weight. Mass is the amount of matter, in an object.

MASS

An object's mass is different than its weight. Mass is the amount of matter, in an object.

We use a balance scale to measure mass.

MASS

An object's mass is different than its weight. Mass is the amount of matter, in an object.

We use a balance scale to measure mass.

Weight is a bit different. It refers to gravity's pull on an object. Think about astronauts jumping high on the Moon. They weigh less than on Earth because the Moon has less gravity. However, they are still made up of the same “stuff," so they have the same mass.

MASS vs WEIGHT

Mass = Matter
Weight = Gravity

TEMPERATURE

Heating or cooling an object can change its state of matter. (You saw this with water.)

TEMPERATURE

Heating or cooling an object can change its state of matter. (You saw this with water.)

- Temperature is a physical property that shows how much energy an object has.
- Heating an object increases its energy. Cooling an object decreases its energy.

Temperature of an object is measured with a thermometer.

TEMPERATURE

Heating or cooling an object can change its state of matter. (You saw this with water.)

- Temperature is a physical property that shows how much energy an object has.

TEMPERATURE

Heating or cooling an object can change its state of matter. (You saw this with water.)

- Temperature is a physical property that shows how much energy an object has.
- Heating an object increases its energy. Cooling an object decreases its energy.

TEMPERATURE

Heating or cooling an object can change its state of matter. (You saw this with water.)

- Temperature is a physical property that shows how much energy an object has.
- Heating an object increases its energy. Cooling an object decreases its energy.

Temperature of an object is measured with a thermometer.

MAGNETISM

An object has magnetism if it contains certain metals such as iron. Not all metals are magnetic.

MAGNETISM

An object has magnetism if it contains certain metals such as iron. Not all metals are magnetic.

Magnets are attracted to magnetic objects. In other words, a magnet pulls a magnetic object closer.

MAGNETISM

An object has magnetism if it contains certain metals such as iron. Not all metals are magnetic.

Magnets are attracted to magnetic objects. In other words, a magnet pulls a magnetic object closer.

If an object is NOT attracted to a magnet, it is non-magnetic.

DENSITY

Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given space.

DENSITY

Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given space.

To figure out an object's density related to other objects, first figure out if the object floats or sinks in water.

DENSITY

Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given space.

To figure out an object's density related to other objects, first figure out if the object floats or sinks in water.

Objects with greater density will sink in water.

Objects with less density will float in water.

Multiple Choice

Which property of matter is being measured with this?

• Density

• Mass

• Magnetism

• Temperature

Multiple Choice

Does heating an object increase or decrease its energy

• Increase

• Decrease

Multiple Choice

Which is true?

• Objects with less density will sink in water.
  
  Objects with greater density will float in water.

• Objects with greater density will sink in water.
  
  Objects with less density will float in water.

Multiple Choice

Which property of matter is being measured with this?

• Density

• Mass

• Magnetism

• Temperature

Multiple Choice

Which property of matter is being measured with this?

• Density

• Mass

• Magnetism

• Temperature

Multiple Choice

Are all metals magnetic?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Which property of matter is being measured with this?

• Density

• Mass

• Magnetism

• Temperature

Multiple Choice

Which is true?

• Mass = Matter
  Weight = Gravity

• Mass= Gravity

  Weight = Matter