{Matter Matters

A look into what EVERYTHING is made of!

Matter - Anything that has mass and takes up space

Meanings

Mass - the amount of matter

an object has

Mass- the amount of matter in an object- use balances to measure - measure in grams/kilograms- not dependent on size; dependent on matter (density)- remains constant (same on Earth as Moon)doesn't depend on surroundingsEX. bowling ball and soccer ball(same size; bowling ball has more mass)

Mass vs. WeightWeight- the force of gravity acting on an object- use scales to measure- measure in Newtons/pounds and ounces- CAN change with location- More gravity = More weightEX. bowling ball on Earth weighs morethan on the Moon(more gravity on Earth than Moon)

SOLIDS* particles packed together tightly* vibrate in place* does not take the shape of container

The Three States of Matter

LIQUIDS* particles packed loosely together* particles slip and slide past one another* takes the shape of its container

GASES* particles are far apart from each other* particles move quickly* takes the shape of its container