What is matter?

Introduction to Matter

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Michael Whitney
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Anything that has mass and takes up space
Answer explanation
Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space, making option A the correct choice. Options B, C, and D describe energy, light, and chemical reactions, which are not definitions of matter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Matter is anything that has mass and _______.
Back
volume
Answer explanation
Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space, which is referred to as volume. Therefore, the correct answer is B) volume.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is matter?
Back
Anything that takes up space and has mass
Answer explanation
Matter is defined as anything that takes up space and has mass, making option A the correct choice. Options B, C, and D are too restrictive, as they exclude many forms of matter that are not visible or tangible.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Matter is anything that takes up space and has ______.
Back
Mass
Answer explanation
Matter is defined as anything that occupies space and has mass. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, making it the correct choice. Color, smell, and taste are properties but do not define matter itself.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the basic building blocks of matter?
Back
Atoms
Answer explanation
The basic building blocks of matter are atoms. Atoms combine to form molecules and compounds, but they are the fundamental units that make up all matter, unlike cells, which are biological units.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Matter is made of tiny particles called ______.
Back
Atoms
Answer explanation
Matter is composed of tiny particles known as atoms. Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter, while molecules, cells, and compounds are larger structures formed from atoms.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three major states of matter?
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Solid, Liquid, Gas
Answer explanation
The three major states of matter are Solid, Liquid, and Gas. Solids have a fixed shape, liquids take the shape of their container, and gases fill the entire volume available. Plasma is a fourth state but not one of the three major ones.
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