Basic Concepts of Mass and Matter

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter making up an object

Front

How many grams are there in one kilogram?

Back

1,000 grams

Front

What instrument is used to measure mass?

Back

Balance

Front

Which of the following is an example of a solid? Water, Helium, Textbook, Air

Back

Textbook

Front

What happens to the particles in a solid?

Back

They are packed together tightly

Front

What is an example of a liquid?

Back

Water

Front

How do particles in a gas behave compared to those in a liquid?

Back

They can move farther apart.

Front

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container but has a fixed size?

Back

Liquid

Front

What happens to helium particles when a balloon bursts?

Back

They spread out into the air

Front

Which state of matter has a definite shape and fixed size?

Back

Solid