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lesson 3
vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Solids, liquid, and gas | most familiar states of matter |
| Solids | Have a definite shape and definite volume Particles don't slide by each other |
| Liquids | Have a definite volume but no definite shape Particles slide by each other |
| Gases | No definite volume or shape Particles are far apart from each other |
| Mixtures | 2 or more different substances mixed together, but each one keeps its own identity |
| Separating Mixtures | Can use the physical properties to separate a mixture Magnets to separate metal from non-metals |
| Solutions | A mixture where the particles are spread out evenly and don’t keep their own identity Lemonade |
| Solutions of a Solid in a Liquid | When a solid dissolves, individual particles separate and spread evenly throughout a liquid Many ways to dissolve a solid faster |
| Solubility | The ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent If something doesn't dissolve, it is insoluble Different things have different solubility Sugar and artificial sweetener dissolve differently |
| Matter | Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space Tacos People Pencils All things are made of matter All matter is made of tiny parts - particles |
| Elements | Everything in the world is made of elements They make up every substance They can't be broken down into other substances |