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Introduction to Matter
the BIG idea
Everything that has mass and takes up space is matter.
1.1 Matter has mass and volume.
1.2 Matter is made of atoms.
1.3 Matter combines to form different substances.
1.4 Matter exists in different physical states.
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1.1
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KEY CONCEPT
Matter has mass and volume.
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matter
mass
weight
volume
Mass is a measure of how much matter an object
contains.
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1.1
KEY CONCEPT
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Matter has mass and volume.
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matter
mass
weight
volume
Volume is the measure of the amount of space
matter occupies.
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1.2
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KEY CONCEPT
Matter is made of atoms.
An atom is the smallest basic unit of matter.
Two or more atoms bonded together form a molecule.
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atom
molecule
Atoms and molecules are always in motion.
hydrogen
oxygen
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water
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1.3
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KEY CONCEPT
Matter combines to form different substances.
Matter can be pure, such as an element (gold), or a
compound (water).
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element
compound
mixture
Element:
Gold
Compound:
Dry Ice
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1.3
KEY CONCEPT
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Matter combines to form different substances.
Matter can be pure, such as an element (gold), or a
compound (water).
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Matter can be a mixture. Mixtures contain two or more
pure substances.
compound
element
mixture
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1.4
KEY CONCEPT
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Matter exists in different physical states.
Solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape.
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states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
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1.4
KEY CONCEPT
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Matter exists in different physical states.
Solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape.
Liquids have a fixed volume but no fixed shape.
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states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
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OUTLINE
1.4
KEY CONCEPT
CHAPTER HOME
Matter exists in different physical states.
Solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape.
Liquids have a fixed volume but no fixed shape.
Gases have no fixed volume and no fixed shape.
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states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
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OUTLINE
1.4
KEY CONCEPT
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Matter exists in different physical states.
Solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape.
Liquids have a fixed volume but no fixed shape.
Gases have no fixed volume and no fixed shape.
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states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
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OUTLINE
1.1
KEY CONCEPT
CHAPTER HOME
Matter has mass and volume.
I. Matter has mass and volume.
A. All objects are made of matter.
B. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter.
1. Measuring Mass
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matter
mass
weight
volume
2. Measuring Weight
C. Volume is a measure of the space matter
occupies.
1. Determining Volume by Formula
2. Measuring Volume by Displacement
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KEY CONCEPT
SUMMARY
1.2
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Matter is made of atoms.
II. Matter is made of atoms.
A. Atoms are extremely small.
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atom
molecule
1. Atoms
2. Molecules
B. Atoms and molecules are always in motion.
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KEY CONCEPT
SUMMARY
1.3
KEY CONCEPT
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Matter combines to form different substances.
III. Matter combines to form different substances.
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element
A. Matter can be pure or mixed.
1. Elements
2. Compounds
compound
mixture
3. Mixtures
4. Comparing Mixtures and Compounds
B. Parts of mixtures can be the same or different
throughout.
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KEY CONCEPT
SUMMARY
1.4
KEY CONCEPT
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Matter exists in different physical states.
IV. Matter exists in different physical states.
A. Particle arrangement and motion determine the
state of matter.
B. Solid, liquid, and gas are common states of
matter.
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states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
C. Solids have a definite volume and shape.
D. Liquids have a definite volume but no definite
shape.
E. Gases have no definite volume or shape.
1. Gas Composition
2. Gas Behavior
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