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Properties
Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atoms | Smallest unit of matter. |
| Matter | Anything that has mass or volume. |
| Examples of matter | Humans, smoke, textbook, water, ladybug. |
| Non-matter | Energy-light, sound. |
| Mass | How much matter is in something. |
| Weight | The pull of gravity on a object. |
| Moon | Weight decreases due to lesser gravity. |
| Element | Contains only one type of atom. |
| Molecule | Two or more atoms joined together. |
| Separate Compounds | Break bonds between atoms. |
| Movement | All atoms and molecules move. |
| Solid | Atoms vibrate. |
| Liquid | Atoms slide. |
| Gas | Atoms move freely. |
| Pure | Only one type of component. |
| Volume Formula | Length x Width x Height |
| Volume Label | cm3 |
| Density Formula | Mass divided by volume |
| Density Label | g/cm3 |