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Matter Study Guide
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4th Grade
09/26/2011

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Matter
Definition
anything that has mass and volume
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Mass
Definition
the amount of material in an object and is measured with a balance or scale
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Volume
Definition
the amount of space taken up by an object
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Observable properties
Definition
color, shape, taste, texture, size, density, buoyancy
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3 states of matter
Definition
gas, liquid, solid
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Solids
Definition
have a DEFINITE shape and a DEFINITE volume. Their molecules are tightly packed; arranged in tight rows and columns. The molecules vibrate in place.
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Liquids
Definition
have a DEFINITE volume, but NOT a definite shape. Liquids take the shape of the container they are in. Liquid molecules are moving or flowing and have more space between them as compared to a solid.
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Gases
Definition
have NO definite shape or volume. Gases will also take the shape of their container, but will normally stay in the container. Gas molecules are spread out and are constantly moving in a rapid motion.
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Buoyancy
Definition
the ability of matter to float in a liquid or gas
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Density
Definition
propery of matter that compares the amount of matter to the space it takes up.
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Liquids heat up to become _____
Definition
Gases
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Liquids cool off to become _____
Definition
Solids
Term
Gases cool off to become______
Definition
Liquids
Term
Solids heat up to become ________
Definition
Liquids
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