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Stock Matter
Mrs. Stock's Physical Sci class 8th grade - matter review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do I define matter? | Matter is anything that has volume and mass. |
| How do I define volume? | Volume is the amount of space taken up or occupied by an object. |
| How is volume measured? | Liquid is measured in mL (milliliters); solids in cm3 (cubic centimeters) |
| What is mass? | Mass is the amount of matter that something is made of. |
| If matter is anything that has volume and mass, is a speck of dust comprised of matter? | Yes. |
| How does the mass of an object change? | Only by changing the amount of matter in it. |
| What is the difference between mass and weight? | Mass is the amount of matter in an object; weight is the measurement of the gravitational force exerted on an object. |