What’s the Matter?by Ms. Reardon

Standards:

S.5.P.1 Students will verify that an object is the sum of its parts.

a. Demonstrate that the mass of an object is equal to the sum of its parts by manipulating and measuring different objects made of various parts.b. Investigate how common items have parts that are too small to be seen without magnification.

S.5.P.2 Students will explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change.

a. Investigate physical changes by separating mixtures and manipulating (cutting, tearing, folding) paper to demonstrate examples of physical change.b. Recognize that the changes in state of water ( water vapor/steam, liquid, ice) are due to temperature differences and are examples of physical change.c. Investigate the properties of a substance before, during ,and after a chemical reaction to find evidence of change.

Let’s See What You Know About the Properties of Matter?

Do you know the definition of any of these vocabulary terms?

matter

Physical change

mass

weight

volume

density gravity

Chemical reaction

oxidation

decay

Matter: Matter is everywhere you look, from the air you

breathe to the shoes on your feet,that is because everything around you is made of matter.

The definition of matter is : anything that has mass and can take up space.

Objects made of matter can be very different from each other. We classify matter by their physical properties or their characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance into something else.

Physical Properties of Matter:

Many physical properties of matter can be observed, such as, color, taste, hardness…

What are the physical properties of this apple?

Other physical properties need to be measured. These physical properties are: mass, weight, volume, and density.

Mass vs. Weight:

Although mass and weight may appear to be the same they are quite different.

Mass Weight

The amount of matter in an object.

A measure of the pull of gravity on an object.

Measured on a

balance to avoid

the pull of gravity.

Measured on a spring scale. (The amount

the spring is squeezed depends on the pull

of gravity.)

Measured in grams. Measured in newtons.

Which do you think is a more accurate way to measure the amount of matter in an object? Why?

Mass vs. Weight cont.

Below are pictures of the same space shuttle, look carefully at the pictures to answer these questions.

How does the mass of space shuttle A compare to space shuttle B? Explain.

How does the weight of space shuttle A compare to space shuttle B? Explain.

Space Shuttle A

Space Shuttle B

Volume: Volume is the amount of space that an object takes up.

Measuring Volume:

graduated cylinder(for liquids)

Read in milliliters(always read from the

bottom of the curve)

calculate(for solids with a regular shape)

Volume = length x width x height(measured in cm3)

displacement(for irregular shaped objects)

The volume is the difference

between the volume of your

liquid before and after.

Density: Density is the concentration of matter in an object.

It is the amount of matter in a certain volume. Density = mass / volume

Density is measured in g/cm3

Review of Physical Properties of Matter:

1) How can physical properties be used to identify objects and substances?

2) Does an object on Earth have the same mass as it does on the moon?

3) What physical properties are used to calculate the density of an object?

The States of Matter Do you know the four states of matter?

SOLID Matter in its most rigid state that take

up a definite amount of space

Has a definite shape

LIQUID Particles can slide past each other.

Takes up a definite amount of space

Does NOT have a definite

shape

GAS Particles can move past each other

easily. Does NOT take up a definite amount of space

Does NOT have a definite

shape

*PLASMA

Rarely occurs naturally on Earth’s

surface

Made of electrically

charged particles of

matter that glow

States of Matter cont.

Check out these websites to help you better understand the states of matter!

Read the information on this website and take the states of matter quiz! http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_states.html

Do you still want to know more? Check this out for help.

http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/states.html

Complete one of the three experiments given. Be prepared to report back to the class about what you did and what you learned!

http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/wondernetdisplay.html?DOC=wondernet\activities\matter\matter.html

States of Matter Assessment

Task: Your task is to write

three types of poetry to describe the three types of matter.

Visit the websites on types of poetry to assist you.

You will be assessed using a poetry rubric.

Create a solid poem and have a gas!

How to write a limerick

http://www.poetryteachers.com/poetclass/lessons/limerick.html

How to write a haiku http://www.ehow.com/how_3336_wri

te-haiku.html

How to write a diamante

http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/algebra/5-6/activities/poetry/diamante.html

How to write a cinquain

http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/cook/units/seasons/winter/formula.htm

Changes Between States of Matter (evaporation and

condensation) When energy is increased or decreased

matter can change state.

Evaporation Condensationinversely

GAS GAS

liquid liquid

Changes Between States of Matter (melting

& boiling point) The freezing point and melting point of a substance

are the same temperature!

Freezing Point

liquid

solid

Melting Point

solid

liquid

Boiling Point

liquidgas

Websites: Changes in State

The Atom’s Family http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/phases/coppersolid.html

Matter Concentration http://www.quia.com/custom/2202conc.html

Physical & Chemical Changes in Matter

Visit the link below to learn about the difference between physical

and chemical changes.

Be sure to complete the writing activity for understanding!

http://jc-schools.net/write/sci/physchem_files/frame.htm

Websites to Visit:

www.chem4kids.com/ www.miamisci.org/af/sln/ www.webelements.com/