CHEMISTRY AND MATTER
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CHEMISTRY AND
MATTER
I. Terms
Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions.
I. Terms
Matter is anything that has mass and volume.
Mass is a quality that gives objects weight in gravity.
Volume is when something takes up space.
I. Terms
Deep Thought Which of the following examples is NOT
matter? Explain why you made your choice.
II. States of Matter
A state of matter is one of the distinct forms that matter can take.
Defined by definiteness of volume and shape.
Definite means having explicit limits.
II. States of Matter
Solids have definite volume and definite shape.
II. States of Matter
Solids can be Crystalline, or Amorphous
II. States of Matter
Liquids have definite volume and indefinite shape.
Take the shape of containers.
II. States of Matter
Gases have indefinite volume and indefinite shape.
Expand to fill their containers.
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