Takes up space Has mass Definition MATTER solid -definite shape -definite volume States/Phases gas liquid -indefinite shape -definite volume -indefinite shape -indefinite volume plasma -indefinite shape -indefinite volume -Electrically charged particles States/Phases of Matter SOLID Molecules – solid Vibrates in place GAS Molecules have Very rapid, random Motion LIQUID Molecules – Move rapid, random motion MIXTURE Combine substances that keeps their individual properties. Solution COMPOUND Two or more elements that have been combined to make a new substance with different properties. • Elements •SUBSTANCE A substance that cannot be broken down. A single kind of matter with certain physical and chemical Properties. How does matter change? Put on your thinking cap! Changes of state solid melting freezing boiling liquid gas condensing Changes of state – heating curve boiling liquid gas melting condensing solid liquid freezing time Matter Has mass and takes up space. SOLID •Definite shape •Definite volume LIQUID GAS •Indefinite shape •Indefinite shape • Indefinite Volume • definite volume
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