Discusses the meaning and states of matter along with the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
What students will learn
- Define matter as anything that has mass and occupies space.
- Identify the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.
- Describe the distinct properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
- Compare the arrangement of particles in the three states of matter.
- Give local examples of matter found in our immediate environment.
Sample quiz questions
Which of the following is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space?
- A. Energy
- B. Matter
- C. Force
- D. Vacuum
Which of these is NOT a fundamental state of matter?
- A. Solid
- B. Liquid
- C. Gas
- D. Energy
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