Matter Matter

What is matter? What is matter?

 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density
Matter Matter
What is matter? What is matter?
 Anything that has mass and takes up space  Anything that has mass and takes up space

Matter has 3 forms. Matter has 3 forms.

1.Solid 1.Solid
2. Liquid 2. Liquid
3. Gas 3. Gas

Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart
Solid:
• Solids- A solid has its own size and shape.
• A solid does not change unless you cut, bend, or
break it.
• Solids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are tightly packed
Liquid:
• Liquids do not have their own shape.
• Liquids take the shape of their container.
• Liquids take up space and have mass.
• Particles are loosely packed
Gas:
• Gases have no definite size or shape.
• Gases take the shape of its container.
• A gas will fill all the space inside a container.
• Gases take up space and have mass.
• Particles are very far apart

Matter has certain properties Matter has certain properties

Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something Properties are the characteristics of matter, how something
looks or feels. looks or feels.
• color. • color.
• sizes. • sizes.
• shapes. • shapes.
• texture. • texture.
• rigid or bendable. • rigid or bendable.
• takes up space and has mass. • takes up space and has mass.
• •
We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable. We can group objects if they are rigid or bendable.
• Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or • Bendable means that the matter can bend, curve, or
turn. turn.
• Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff. • Rigid means that the matter cannot bend, it is stiff.
Unit Components Unit Components
 Physical Properties  Physical Properties
 Characteristic Properties  Characteristic Properties
 States of Matter  States of Matter
 Mixtures and Solutions  Mixtures and Solutions

Mass - the amount of matter in an object. Mass - the amount of matter in an object.
Volume -the amount of space an object takes up. Volume -the amount of space an object takes up.

Physical Properties Physical Properties

 Are characteristics or features that describe matter  Are characteristics or features that describe matter
Examples include: Examples include:
 color  color
 size  size
 shape  shape
 texture  texture
 smell  smell
 temperature  temperature
Characteristic Properties Characteristic Properties
 Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume  Are properties that do NOT change as mass, volume
and/or shape change. and/or shape change.
Examples include Examples include
 boiling point  boiling point
 melting point  melting point
 hardness  hardness
 pH  pH
 flammability  flammability
 density  density