Properties and Measurement of Matter

The video tutorial introduces the concept of matter, explaining that it is anything that takes up space and has mass. It covers the definitions of volume and mass, and how mass is measured in grams and kilograms. The tutorial also discusses molecules, the tiny building blocks of matter, and the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Solids have a definite shape and size, liquids have a definite volume but change shape, and gases have neither a definite shape nor volume. Examples of each state are provided to aid understanding.

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

• Density

• Volume

• Weight

• Mass

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of matter?

• Can be measured

• Has mass

• Takes up space

• Is invisible

How is mass typically measured?

• In pounds and ounces

• In meters and centimeters

• In grams and kilograms

• In liters and milliliters

What are the tiny pieces of material that make up all objects called?

• Particles

• Atoms

• Cells

• Molecules

Which tool might a scientist use to observe molecules?

• Stethoscope

• Periscope

• Microscope

• Telescope

Which of the following is NOT a type of matter?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is a characteristic of solids?

• They have a definite shape and size

• They have no definite volume

• They flow easily

• They expand to fill their container

How do molecules in a liquid behave?

• They are very far apart and bounce around

• They are spaced apart and can move past each other

• They are fixed in place and vibrate

• They are tightly packed and do not move

What happens to the shape of a liquid when poured into a different container?

• It changes to fit the container

• It remains the same

• It evaporates

• It solidifies

Which gas is commonly used in balloons and can make your voice sound funny?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Hydrogen