Matter

Matter is any substance that occupies space (takes up space) and has mass (weight) by chemicals.

All matter has physical and chemical properties.

Matter exists in the form of a: solid, liquid, or gas.

SOLID

• Have a fixed shape AND a fixed volume (Meaning it has a specific shape and size that doesn’t change on its own)

Examples: A rock, book, chair

LIQUIDS

• Have a fixed volume but NO fixed shape meaning it will always take the shape of it’s container

• Has enough energy to slide and flow past one another

Examples: Water, milk, juice

GAS

• Have NO fixed shape or fixed volume and will expand to fill their container

• Their particles are far apart and more freely

Examples: The air you breathe (oxygen), the gas that fills balloons and make them float (helium).

ENERGY

IS NOT MATTER (Light and electricity are from of energy)