What is Matter?

Matter is anything that has mass and

takes up space.

What do you think of when you hear the word - Matter?

• It is made up of atoms• There are 4 phases or states of matter• The atoms are always moving

Solids

Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.

Solids

What does it mean that it has

volume?

Volume means how much space it takes up

Solid• Atoms are

packed tightly together• The solid has

very little energy• Atoms are

vibrating in place

Liquids• Liquids take the shape of their container and have definite volume.

Liquids• Have atoms that are loosely packed• Have medium energy.• Have particles that flow around each other

Gases• Take the shape and volume of their container•Will spread out until they fill the whole container

Gases• Have atoms that are moving freely• Need a lot of space• Have a lotof energy

Plasma• Have atoms that

are electrically charged• Is the most

common state of matter in the universe• Has very high

amount of energy

Plasma

• Fluorescent light bulbs• Lightening• Aurora Borealis• Neon signs

What does it take to move from one state or phase of matter to

another?

Adding or Taking Away Energy!

Adding or Taking Away Energy

• When Energy is added, the atoms or particles move faster

Adding or Taking Away Energy

• When Energy is taken away, the atoms or particles move slower

Adding or Taking Away Energy

Adding or Taking Away Energy

Adding or Taking Away Energy

Kelvin, Celsius, and FahrenheitTemperature Scales