What is matter?
Everything around us that has mass and volume.
Which are the states of matter?
Solid, liquid and gas
Name 3 characteristics of solids
Rigid, definite volume, definite shape
Name 3 characteristics of liquids
Not rigid, undefinite shape, definite volume
Name 3 characteristics of gases
Not rigid, no definite shape, no definite volume
What is mass?
The amount of matter in an object.
What is volume?
The amount of space something occupies.
How is matter formed?
By small particles (atoms)
Give an example of measurement instruments for weight.
Balance, weighing scale, etc
Give an example of measurement instruments for volume.
Flask (matraz) , pipette, density meter, beaker (vaso precipitado), etc
T o F: Mass and weight is the same.
No. Mass is the amount of matter in an object. Weight is the measure of the force exerted on the object by gravity
How can we measure volume of regular-shaped solids?
With mathematical formulas
How can we measure volume of irregular-shaped solid?
With the water displacement method.
Name other matter properties besides volume and mass.
Colour, hardness, flexibility or density
How is mass measured?
Kilograms and grams
How is volume measured?
Litres and mililitres
