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What is the primary difference between a compound and a mixture?
What is the state of matter in which particles are closely packed and have a fixed shape and volume?
What is an example of a physical property of matter?
What is an example of a chemical change?
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What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?
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What is an example of a mixture in our surroundings?
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What is the state of matter in which particles are widely spaced and can move freely, expanding to fill their container?
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What is the term for a change in which the substance remains the same but its physical properties change?
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What is the primary characteristic that defines matter?
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Which of the following is an example of a substance that is composed of matter in our daily lives?
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What is the term for the state of matter in which particles are highly energetic and have neither a fixed shape nor volume?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a physical property of matter?
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What is the term for a substance that is formed by combining two or more different elements?
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Which of the following is an example of a material that is composed of matter in our daily lives?
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Study Notes
Matter in Our Surroundings
Composition of Matter
- Matter is composed of:
- Elements: substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances (e.g., hydrogen, oxygen)
- Compounds: substances formed by combining two or more elements (e.g., water, salt)
- Mixtures: blends of two or more substances that are not chemically combined (e.g., air, soil)
States of Matter
- Matter can exist in three main states:
- Solid: particles are closely packed and have a fixed shape and volume (e.g., rocks, metals)
- Liquid: particles are close together but can move freely, taking the shape of their container (e.g., water, oil)
- Gas: particles are widely spaced and can move freely, expanding to fill their container (e.g., air, helium)
Properties of Matter
- Physical properties:
- Color
- Texture
- Odor
- Melting and boiling points
- Density
- Chemical properties:
- Reactivity with other substances
- Flammability
- Ability to conduct heat or electricity
Changes in Matter
- Physical change: a change in which the substance remains the same but its physical properties change (e.g., melting, freezing, dissolving)
- Chemical change: a change in which the substance is transformed into a new substance (e.g., combustion, rusting)
Examples of Matter in Our Surroundings
- Air: a mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen and oxygen
- Water: a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen
- Soil: a mixture of mineral particles, organic matter, and other substances
- Food: a mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other nutrients
- Building materials: mixtures of elements and compounds, such as wood, concrete, and steel
Composition of Matter
- Elements are substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, examples being hydrogen and oxygen.
- Compounds are substances formed by combining two or more elements, such as water and salt.
- Mixtures are blends of two or more substances that are not chemically combined, examples being air and soil.
States of Matter
- Solids have particles that are closely packed and have a fixed shape and volume, examples being rocks and metals.
- Liquids have particles that are close together but can move freely, taking the shape of their container, examples being water and oil.
- Gases have particles that are widely spaced and can move freely, expanding to fill their container, examples being air and helium.
Properties of Matter
- Physical properties of matter include color, texture, odor, melting and boiling points, and density.
- Chemical properties of matter include reactivity with other substances, flammability, and ability to conduct heat or electricity.
Changes in Matter
- Physical changes occur when the substance remains the same but its physical properties change, examples being melting, freezing, and dissolving.
- Chemical changes occur when the substance is transformed into a new substance, examples being combustion and rusting.
Examples of Matter in Our Surroundings
- Air is a mixture of gases, primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen.
- Water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen.
- Soil is a mixture of mineral particles, organic matter, and other substances.
- Food is a mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other nutrients.
- Building materials are mixtures of elements and compounds, such as wood, concrete, and steel.
Definition of Matter
- Anything that has mass and occupies space is considered matter.
- Matter is the physical substance that makes up all objects, living and non-living.
States of Matter
- Solid: rigid, retains its shape, e.g., rocks, metals.
- Liquid: takes the shape of its container, e.g., water, oil.
- Gas: has neither a fixed shape nor volume, e.g., air, helium.
- Plasma: high-energy state of matter, e.g., stars, lightning.
Properties of Matter
- Physical properties: characteristics that can be observed without changing the composition of matter, e.g., color, texture, density.
- Chemical properties: characteristics that describe how matter reacts with other substances, e.g., flammability, reactivity.
Types of Matter
- Elements: simplest form of matter, cannot be broken down into simpler substances, e.g., hydrogen, oxygen.
- Compounds: formed by combining two or more different elements, e.g., water (H2O), salt (NaCl).
- Mixtures: composed of two or more substances that are not chemically combined, e.g., air, soil.
Matter in Our Daily Lives
- Food: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other nutrients are all forms of matter.
- Clothing: fabrics, dyes, and other materials are all composed of matter.
- Building materials: wood, steel, concrete, and other materials are all forms of matter.
- Air and water: essential forms of matter that support life on Earth.
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Explore the composition of matter, including elements, compounds, and mixtures, and learn about the three main states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
