Lesson 2 Changes in Matter
Lesson 2 Changes in Matter
MATTER: PROPERTIES
AND CHANGES
GOAL
What is matter?
1. Solids
2. Liquids
3. Gasses
A SOLID is matter that has a defined shape and
will not lose its shape.
Examples of solids:
1. Chair
2. Table
3. Golf Ball
4. Glass Jar
A LIQUID is matter that will take the shape of any
container it is placed in put has a fixed volume.
Examples of LIQUIDS:
1. Water
2. Soda
3. Milk
4. Juice
5. Tomato Sauce
A GAS is matter that does NOT have a fixed shape
or volume, but will completely take up all the
space in a container.
Examples of GASSES:
1. Oxygen
2. Helium
3. Carbon Dioxide
4. Nitrogen
5. Carbon Monoxide
VIDEO
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ce/matter/solids-liquids-gases.htm
Activity: 6 minutes RESPONSE
1. Solids
2. Liquids
3. Gasses
Although matter can be classified into
three different states (types) it can also be
described using its properties.
Types of Changes:
1. Physical
2. Chemical
A physical change in matter is when matter
changes its property but not it’s chemical
nature.
Physical changes:
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ce/matter/changes-of-matter.htm
PHYSICAL CHANGES Virtual LAB
Assignment (due on 23rd Jan)
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