Matter Webquest
Click on the links below to begin the quest. Follow the directions and
write your answers in your spiral(Dont forget to number it). Keep the
volume down as to not distract others working on the quest. Once you
have completed the quest, you may go back to any part of the quest that
you feel you need more time to complete or work on.
Matter Web quest
Name ___________________________ Date ________________ Matter Web quest
Directions: Find the answers to the questions. USE the links to the websites provided. If something is
underlined it is a link as well.
1.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html
Matter is anything made of
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2.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirt/matter/whatmat.htm
Simply stated, matter can be thought of as "stuff" and energy is
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3.
http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/states.html
Describe the motion of the particles in three of the states of matter:
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Solid
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Liquid
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Gas
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4.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/
Describe what happens when you click on the:
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Gas ________________________________________________________________
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Liquid
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Solid
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5.
http://www.visionlearning.com/library/module_viewer.php?mid=120
Who were the first to identify our three states of matter?
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6.
http://preparatorychemistry.com/KMT_flash.htm
Use the “next” button on this page to learn about the Kinetic Molecular Theory. Write the ideas
behind this theory:
First: ______________________________________________________________________
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Second:____________________________________________________________________
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Third: ______________________________________________________________________
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Fourth: ____________________________________________________________________
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7. Use http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_changes.html to:
Describe what happens to the atoms as they are heated:
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8. What happens to the atom when it is traveling in a straight path and then collides with another
Atom?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRaNw84DRnU __________________________
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9.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_changes.html
Changing States of Matter:
Scientists use the _____________________________________ to measure when a liquid
becomes a solid. When an atom gains enough ________________________ or heat, it will
change phases. Scientists then use the _______________________________ of a liquid to
determine when it will become a solid.
10.
Find out more about the ideas and life of Archimedes the Greek mathematician and
scientist. Who was Archimedes?
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11.
Describe Archimedes principle. ______________________________________________
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12 http://chemistry.elmhurst.edu/vchembook/104Aphysprop.html
Physical properties describe matter. Name 6 different properties and tell what they describe
about the matter.
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13 https://www.thoughtco.com/examples-of-physical-changes-608336
Matter can be altered. Tell about three ways we can physically alter matter.
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14. There is one solid that you will find in all living things. What element are we talking
about? _______________________________________________________________
15. http://www.learner.org/courses/essential/physicalsci/session4/closer1.html
Name the difference between a physical and a chemical change and give examples of each.
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16. Draw a diagram to show the six phase changes of matter as shown in the video you are going
to watch. Provide an example of each. You must watch the entire video!
17. http://www.slideshare.net/99tsu/chemical-properties-of-matter-presentation
Click on the slide that says “Chemical Properties”. Tell about two chemical properties of
matter.
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18. What is the Law of Conservation of Matter ?
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19. What are atoms?
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20. Atoms are made of three basic parts:
a.
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b.
______________________ with a charge of ___________________________
c.
______________________ with a charge of ___________________________
20. Can you name at least 10 elements? Listen to the element song and remember 10.
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21. Find a site about matter that you did not use in this web quest. Write the web address from
(http to html) on the line provided and write one fact you have learned from viewing the website
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