Understanding Matter and Particles

Front

What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that takes up space and has weight.

Front

Can you name some examples of matter?

Back

Examples of matter include a chair, a table, clothes, a pencil, and even air.

Front

What do we say about matter in terms of volume?

Back

Matter takes up space, so we say it has volume.

Front

What do we say about matter in terms of weight?

Back

Matter has weight, so we say it has mass.

Front

What is a particle?

Back

A particle is a tiny piece of matter.

Front

How can we prove that water has volume?

Back

We can pour water into a cup to show that it takes up space.

Front

How can we prove that water has mass?

Back

We can feel that the cup is heavier with water than when it’s empty.

Front

What happens when you keep cutting a piece of bread in half?

Back

You get smaller and smaller pieces, until they are tiny particles.

Front

What is the scientific term for the tiny pieces of matter?

Back

Particles.

Front

How can we show that air has volume?

Back

By blowing up a balloon, we can see that air takes up space inside it.