PS1 Matter

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What happens to the total mass of a pear when it is cut into 4 equal pieces?

Back

It stays the same.

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What are atoms in science?

Back

The smallest unit of a substance that can exist by itself.

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What are the 3 states of matter?

Back

solid, liquid, gas.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

How would you describe a liquid?

Back

It has a definite volume but no definite shape; particles can move past each other.

Front

What is a solid?

Back

A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Front

What is a gas?

Back

A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume; particles are spread out.

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 mass of an object if it is divided into smaller pieces?

Back

The mass remains the same.

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.