Science Chapter: Matter and Its Properties

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What is a compound?

A substance made of two or more elements chemically bonded in a fixed ratio.

What is the smallest unit of a compound?

A molecule

What is the amount of matter in an object measured in?

grams or kilograms

What is volume?

The space an object occupies, measured in liters (L) or cubic centimeters (cm³) Signup and view all the answers

How is density calculated?

Density = Mass ÷ Volume (g/cm³) Signup and view all the answers

What is a substance?

Matter with a uniform composition; can be an element or a compound. Signup and view all the answers

What is an element?

A pure substance made of one type of atom; cannot be broken down further. Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest unit of an element that keeps its chemical properties?

Atom Signup and view all the answers

What is matter?

Anything that has mass and takes up space. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mixture?

Two or more substances physically combined; can be separated. Signup and view all the answers

What is a solid?

State of matter with a fixed shape and volume; particles vibrate in place. Signup and view all the answers

What are the physical forms of matter?

solid, liquid, gas, or plasma. Signup and view all the answers

What is the melting point?

The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical property?

A characteristic that can be observed without changing the substance, like color or density. Signup and view all the answers

What determines physical properties?

The type of particles, their arrangement, and their interactions. Signup and view all the answers

How is mass different from weight?

Mass is the amount of matter, constant everywhere. Weight: Depends on gravity and varies with location. Signup and view all the answers

What two properties are needed to calculate density?

Mass and volume. Signup and view all the answers

Why do objects sink or float?

Sink: Density is greater than water (1 g/cm³). Float: Density is less than water. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the melting point?

Particles gain energy, move faster, and change from solid to liquid. Signup and view all the answers

How do phase changes affect mass, volume, and density?

Mass: Stays the same (Law of Conservation of Mass). Volume: Changes as particles spread out or pack together. Density: Changes due to changes in volume. Signup and view all the answers

What is the law of conservation of mass?

Matter cannot be created or destroyed during a chemical or physical change. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the law of conservation of mass?

In an Alka-Seltzer reaction, gas is released, but the total mass of the system stays the same. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matter and its Properties

Compound: A substance formed by two or more elements chemically bonded in a fixed ratio.
Molecule: A group of atoms bonded together; the smallest unit of a compound.
Mass: The amount of matter in an object, measured in grams or kilograms.
Volume: The space an object occupies, measured in liters or cubic centimeters.
Density: The mass per unit of volume (Mass ÷ Volume, g/cm³).
Substance: Matter with a uniform composition (element or compound).
Element: A pure substance made of one type of atom; it cannot be broken down further.
Atom: The smallest unit of an element that maintains its chemical properties.
Matter: Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Mixtures and Phases of Matter

Mixture: Two or more substances physically combined; they can be separated.
Solid: A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume; particles vibrate in place.
Liquid: A state of matter with a fixed volume but no fixed shape; particles can flow past each other.
Gas: A state of matter with no fixed shape or volume; particles move freely.
Phase/State of Matter: The physical form of matter - solid, liquid, gas, or plasma.
Melting Point: The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.
Boiling Point: The temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.
Physical Properties: Characteristics that can be observed without changing the substance (e.g., color, density). Physical properties are determined by the type of particles, their arrangement, and their interactions.

Size-Dependent vs. Size-Independent Properties

Size-dependent properties: Change with the amount of matter (e.g. mass, volume).
Size-independent properties: Remain constant regardless of the amount of matter (e.g., density, melting point).
Mass vs. Weight: Mass is the amount of matter, constant everywhere; weight depends on gravity and varies with location.

Conservation of Mass

Law of Conservation of Mass: Matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical or physical change. The total mass remains the same.

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