Basics of MatterBasics of Matter

Matter is the “stuff” that makes up Matter is the “stuff” that makes up everything in the universe, both seen everything in the universe, both seen

and unseen.and unseen.

Matter can be identified by its Matter can be identified by its properties, which include:properties, which include:

Matter can be identified by its Matter can be identified by its properties, which include:properties, which include:

DensityDensity ColorColor SolubilitySolubility

Matter can be identified by its Matter can be identified by its properties, which include:properties, which include:

DensityDensity ColorColor SolubilitySolubility List at least 5 more List at least 5 more

propertiesproperties

Some properties that will NOT help Some properties that will NOT help you identify matteryou identify matter

Think of at least two . . .Think of at least two . . .

ChemistryChemistry

Chemistry: The study of the properties of Chemistry: The study of the properties of matter and how matter behaves, combines matter and how matter behaves, combines and changes.and changes.

ElementElement

A substance that cannot be broken down A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or into any other substances by chemical or physical means.physical means.

ElementElement

A substance that cannot be broken down A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or into any other substances by chemical or physical means.physical means.

There are about 100 different elements, There are about 100 different elements, and they are considered the building and they are considered the building blocks of life.blocks of life.

ElementElement

A substance that cannot be broken down A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or into any other substances by chemical or physical means.physical means.

There are about 100 different elements on There are about 100 different elements on earth.earth.

Name all 100. You must have these Name all 100. You must have these memorized for the final test by tomorrow.memorized for the final test by tomorrow.

ElementElement

A substance that cannot be broken down A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or into any other substances by chemical or physical means.physical means.

There are about 100 different elements on There are about 100 different elements on earth.earth.

Name all 100. You must have these Name all 100. You must have these memorized for the final test by tomorrow. memorized for the final test by tomorrow. (JUST KIDDING!)(JUST KIDDING!)

Element SymbolsElement Symbols

One or two letters that create a short One or two letters that create a short representation for the element.representation for the element.

Element SymbolsElement Symbols

One or two letters that create a short One or two letters that create a short representation for the element.representation for the element.

Examples include Al for aluminum, C for Examples include Al for aluminum, C for carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen. carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen.

Element SymbolsElement Symbols

One or two letters that create a short One or two letters that create a short representation for the element.representation for the element.

Examples include Al for aluminum, C for Examples include Al for aluminum, C for carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen. carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen.

Add at least 2 more examples.Add at least 2 more examples.

Element SymbolsElement Symbols

One or two letters that create a short One or two letters that create a short representation for the element.representation for the element.

Examples include Al for aluminum, C for Examples include Al for aluminum, C for carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen. carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen.

Add at least 2 more examples.Add at least 2 more examples.

Here are some weird ones: Gold, Silver and Here are some weird ones: Gold, Silver and Sodium.Sodium.

Element SymbolsElement Symbols

One or two letters that create a short One or two letters that create a short representation for the element.representation for the element.

Examples include Al for aluminum, C for Examples include Al for aluminum, C for carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen. carbon, Cu for copper, H for hydrogen.

Add at least 2 more examples.Add at least 2 more examples.

Here are some weird ones: Gold, Silver and Here are some weird ones: Gold, Silver and Sodium. They are Au, Ag and NaSodium. They are Au, Ag and Na

CompoundCompound

Two or more elements chemically Two or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio.combined in a specific ratio.

CompoundCompound

Two or more elements chemically Two or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio.combined in a specific ratio.

ElementElement CompoundCompound

FormulaFormula

Shows the ratio of elements in a Shows the ratio of elements in a compound.compound.

FormulaFormula

Shows the ratio of elements in a Shows the ratio of elements in a compound.compound.

Example: HExample: H220 is the formula for water, 0 is the formula for water,

meaning two parts hydrogen to one part meaning two parts hydrogen to one part oxygen.oxygen.

List two more examplesList two more examples

FormulaFormula

Shows the ratio of elements in a compound.Shows the ratio of elements in a compound. Example: HExample: H220 is the formula for water, 0 is the formula for water,

meaning two parts hydrogen to one part meaning two parts hydrogen to one part oxygen.oxygen.

Other common examples:Other common examples:C0C022 for carbon dioxide 0 for carbon dioxide 022 for oxygen for oxygen

0033 for ozone for ozone H H22OO22 hydrogen peroxide hydrogen peroxide

MixtureMixture

Two or more substances (elements, Two or more substances (elements, compounds or both) that are together in compounds or both) that are together in the same place but are not chemically the same place but are not chemically combined. They can be mixed in any combined. They can be mixed in any ratioratio

MixtureMixture

Two or more substances (elements, Two or more substances (elements, compounds or both) that are together in compounds or both) that are together in the same place but are not chemically the same place but are not chemically combined. They can be mixed in any combined. They can be mixed in any ratioratio

Physical changePhysical change

A change that alters the form or A change that alters the form or appearance of a material but does not appearance of a material but does not make the material into another substance. make the material into another substance.

Physical changePhysical change

A change that alters the form or A change that alters the form or appearance of a material but does not appearance of a material but does not make the material into another substance.make the material into another substance.

Examples: Cutting a piece of wood, Examples: Cutting a piece of wood, bending a piece of metal, changing a state bending a piece of metal, changing a state from liquid to solid.from liquid to solid.

Name two more examples.Name two more examples.

Chemical change/reactionChemical change/reaction

A change in matter that produces new A change in matter that produces new substances. The new substance has the substances. The new substance has the same elements, but the atoms are same elements, but the atoms are rearranged in new combinations.rearranged in new combinations.

Chemical change/reactionChemical change/reaction

A change in matter that produces new A change in matter that produces new substances. The new substance has the substances. The new substance has the same elements, but the atoms are same elements, but the atoms are rearranged in new combinations.rearranged in new combinations.

Heat or radiation are usually the causes. Heat or radiation are usually the causes. Pressure, time and exposure to other Pressure, time and exposure to other elements can also cause chemical changes.elements can also cause chemical changes.

Chemical change/reactionChemical change/reaction

Examples: rusting of iron, burning wood, Examples: rusting of iron, burning wood, cooking food.cooking food.

Find two more examples.Find two more examples.

Chemical change/reactionChemical change/reaction

Examples: rusting of iron, burning wood, Examples: rusting of iron, burning wood, cooking food.cooking food.

More examples: rotting food, vinegar & More examples: rotting food, vinegar & baking soda combined, coal under baking soda combined, coal under pressure/time turning to diamonds, pressure/time turning to diamonds, digestion of food by your body, formation digestion of food by your body, formation of oil and natural gas in the earth.of oil and natural gas in the earth.

Law of Conservation of MatterLaw of Conservation of Matter

Matter cannot be created or destroyed, Matter cannot be created or destroyed, although it may be rearranged.although it may be rearranged.

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