{ Matter Matters A look into what EVERYTHING is made of!
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Transcript of { Matter Matters A look into what EVERYTHING is made of!
Matter - Anything that has mass and takes up space
Meanings
Mass - the amount of matter
an object has
Mass- the amount of matter in an object- use balances to measure - measure in grams/kilograms- not dependent on size; dependent on matter (density)- remains constant (same on Earth as Moon)doesn't depend on surroundingsEX. bowling ball and soccer ball(same size; bowling ball has more mass)
Mass vs. WeightWeight- the force of gravity acting on an object- use scales to measure- measure in Newtons/pounds and ounces- CAN change with location- More gravity = More weightEX. bowling ball on Earth weighs morethan on the Moon(more gravity on Earth than Moon)
SOLIDS* particles packed together tightly* vibrate in place* does not take the shape of container
The Three States of Matter
LIQUIDS* particles packed loosely together* particles slip and slide past one another* takes the shape of its container
GASES* particles are far apart from each other* particles move quickly* takes the shape of its container