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Matter Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space |
| Mixture | Different types of matter mixed together. Can be separated into different parts |
| Solution | A kind of mixture in which one or more types of matter are evenly mixed in another kind of matter. One substance dissolves in another. |
| Solid | Has own shape and volume. Particles are tightly packed together |
| Liquid | Takes the shape of the container but has its own volume. Particles are farther apart and can flow past one another |
| Gas | NO shape or volume of its own. Particles are much farther apart and rarely come into contact with one another. |
| Volume | The amount of space something takes up |
| Mass | The amount of matter in something—everything is made of tiny particles. |
| Physical change | Any change in the size, shape, or form of matter. No new matter is formed. |
| Chemical change | Any change in matter that creates new matter. Ex) burning a candle, baking, spoiled milk |
| Physical property | Property that can be observed using your senses. Ex) color, shape, size, texture, odor ***Also known as observable properties |
| Chemical property | Properties that describe how matter changes into new matter. You are only able to observe them during a chemical change |
| Measurable properties | Properties measured using a tool Ex) metric ruler, triple beam balance, graduated cylinder |