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What is matter?
What is matter?
Matter is anything that has volume and mass.
What is mass?
What is mass?
Mass is the amount of matter an object contains.
What is volume?
What is volume?
Volume is the amount of space the object takes up.
What do all the objects you see around you have in common?
What do all the objects you see around you have in common?
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What are properties?
What are properties?
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What is weight?
What is weight?
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What is density?
What is density?
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Mass and volume are two basic properties of matter. Weight and density also are basic properties of matter.
Mass and volume are two basic properties of matter. Weight and density also are basic properties of matter.
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Mass, weight, volume, and density are physical properties of matter.
Mass, weight, volume, and density are physical properties of matter.
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What are physical properties?
What are physical properties?
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What is a physical change?
What is a physical change?
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What is a chemical change?
What is a chemical change?
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What are examples of physical properties?
What are examples of physical properties?
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What are examples of chemical changes?
What are examples of chemical changes?
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What is a chemical property?
What is a chemical property?
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When we make observations in science, what are certain physical properties of substances?
When we make observations in science, what are certain physical properties of substances?
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What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?
What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?
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Give an example of a physical change and explain.
Give an example of a physical change and explain.
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Give an example of a chemical change and explain.
Give an example of a chemical change and explain.
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A chemical change means a new substance with new properties.
A chemical change means a new substance with new properties.
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Study Notes
Matter and Its Properties
- Matter is defined as anything that has both volume and mass.
- Mass refers to the quantity of matter contained within an object.
- Volume is the space occupied by an object.
Common Characteristics of Objects
- All visible objects around us are composed of matter.
Properties of Matter
- Properties are defining characteristics used to describe materials.
- Weight is the gravitational force acting on an object.
Density and Physical Properties
- Density measures the amount of matter in a specific volume.
- Mass, volume, weight, and density are fundamental physical properties.
- Physical properties can be observed without altering the substance, including attributes such as shape, size, color, smell, texture, and temperature.
Changes in Matter
- Physical changes do not result in new substances; they only alter physical properties (e.g., changing size or state).
- Chemical changes produce new substances, altering the identity of the initial material and often involve energy changes (e.g., combustion, rusting).
Examples of Properties and Changes
- Common physical properties include color, density, size, and phase (solid, liquid, gas).
- Chemical changes involve transformation into different substances, such as rust forming from iron and oxygen.
Chemical Properties
- Chemical properties determine a substance's ability to undergo certain reactions (e.g., flammability, reactivity with other materials).
Observations and Examples
- Observations in science often address physical properties like mass, density, volume, and color.
- An example of a physical change is reshaping chalk, while an example of a chemical change is bread molding, resulting in new substances such as mold.
Distinguishing Changes
- The key difference between physical and chemical changes lies in the creation of new substances; physical changes do not result in new compositions, whereas chemical changes do.
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Explore essential concepts related to the properties of matter with this set of flashcards. Learn definitions for key terms such as matter, mass, and volume, as well as common characteristics of objects in our surroundings. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of physical science concepts.