What is Matter?
Matter is anything that has mass and
takes up space.
What do you think of when you hear the word - Matter?
• It is made up of atoms• There are 4 phases or states of matter• The atoms are always moving
Solids
Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.
Solids
What does it mean that it has
volume?
Volume means how much space it takes up
Solid• Atoms are
packed tightly together• The solid has
very little energy• Atoms are
vibrating in place
Liquids• Liquids take the shape of their container and have definite volume.
Liquids• Have atoms that are loosely packed• Have medium energy.• Have particles that flow around each other
Gases• Take the shape and volume of their container•Will spread out until they fill the whole container
Gases• Have atoms that are moving freely• Need a lot of space• Have a lotof energy
Plasma• Have atoms that
are electrically charged• Is the most
common state of matter in the universe• Has very high
amount of energy
Plasma
• Fluorescent light bulbs• Lightening• Aurora Borealis• Neon signs
What does it take to move from one state or phase of matter to
another?
Adding or Taking Away Energy!
Adding or Taking Away Energy
• When Energy is added, the atoms or particles move faster
Adding or Taking Away Energy
• When Energy is taken away, the atoms or particles move slower
Adding or Taking Away Energy
Adding or Taking Away Energy
Adding or Taking Away Energy
Kelvin, Celsius, and FahrenheitTemperature Scales
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