Particles of Matter Quest. 6-10

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has volume and mass.

Front

What is volume?

Back

The amount of space an object takes up.

Front

What is the state of matter for a solid?

Back

It has a definite shape and volume.

Front

Which of the following is not matter? Rock, Light, Water, Air?

Back

Light.

Front

What is the state of matter for a gas?

Back

It has no definite shape or volume.

Front

What is a liquid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

The particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

Front

What happens to the particles in a liquid?

Back

The particles are close together but can move past one another.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas?

Back

The particles are far apart and move freely.