Matter

Matter

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

It can exist in various states, including solid, liquid, and gas.

• Examples: Wood, water, air

• Each exhibits different properties and behavior.

Chemistry is the study of properties of matter how matter changes.

Properties of Matter

Specific properties

• Color

• Odor

• Size

• Shape

General properties

• Mass

• Weight

• Volume

• Density

Mass

• The amount of matter an object has.

• Does not change UNLESS matter is added or subtracted

Weight

• Measure of the force of attraction between two objects

• Due to gravity

• Not constant and changes often due to factors including dieting and location.

  • Example: What you weight on Earth would not be the same as your weight on the moon due to less gravity

• Is it the same as mass?

  • No

Gravity

• The force of attraction between objects

• All objects have gravity

• The bigger the object the greater the gravitational pull

• Characteristics of matter

• Tell the difference between two separate pieces of matter

• Physical and chemical changes

TEST!!! - Know the difference between mass and weight