Name: _________________
Chemistry: What is Matter?
Directions: Follow the links provided to answer the questions. You can access this document on my
website so you can just click on the links. This will serve as a notes sheet for your class, so please
take your time, and fill it out thoroughly. .
Where did all matter in the universe come from?
Read this… http://physics.about.com/od/glossary/g/Matter.htm
What is the general definition of matter (2 things)?
All physical matter is considered made of ______________, which are made of ______________,
______________, and ______________.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBQcpF_j5Xg&feature=related
According to Bill, what is matter?
On a scale of 1-10, how weird is this video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-KvoVzukHo
What are the 3 main states of matter?
What are the unique properties of each state…fill in the chart below…
State of Matter
Changes Shape to
completely fill container
it is in (Y or N)?
Changes Shape to
conform to container it is
in (Y or N)?
Definite Shape?
Let’s take a break and watch a funny video… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw
Go to the following website and follow the directions:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/
What happens to the elements or molecules as the temperature changes? Draw a picture of what the
atoms look like in each scenario (solid, liquid, gas).
http://www.media.pearson.com.au/schools/cw/au_sch_whalley_sf1_1/int/matter.html
What do the molecules look like in ice at the microscopic level?
What do the molecules in the sky look like?
http://www.media.pearson.com.au/schools/cw/au_sch_whalley_sf1_1/int/2_slg.html
Adding heat to a substance causes what to happen?
On the bottom, click on “sublimation” and based on what happens, describe what it is.
Where have you seen sublimation in my class already? (think of a lab from the beginning of the
year!!!)
And now for your viewing pleasure… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4m4lnjxkY&feature=fvst
How can we classify matter?
Matter can be classified as an element, molecule, compound, or a mixture based on how its atoms
are arranged and bonded. Atoms are the smallest building block of matter that retains its chemical
properties. Read this webpage http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html
What is an element? Give an example.
What is a molecule? Give an example.
What is a compound? Give an example.
What is a mixture? Give an example.
Classification Consists of only
of Matter
one type of atom?
Atoms are
chemically
combined?
Can be broken
down into a simpler
substance by
chemical means?
Can be broken down
into a simpler
substance by physical
means?
Element
Molecule
Compound
Mixture
Take this quiz… http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz148865110c980.html
Please take time to go back and look at the correct answers. Don’t be surprised if these show up on a
quiz or test ;)