Malabanan, Lu Derickson M.
2021-2-00518
SED 301 NSCN05E
WHAT IS MATTER?
Matter is all things that have volume and mass and takes up space. It is
composed of tiny particles known as atoms. Matter, as described by chemists, can
based on both external features, like color or weight, and chemical characteristics, like
how one substance reacts with another. Everything that we touch, and see are matter
such as guitar, water, keyboard, etc., even the air that we breathe is matter. Lastly, even
us humans are made up of matter.
CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER
Matter can be classified into two main components, Pure Substances and
Mixtures.
Pure substances:
1. Elements – It only contains one particle.
Examples: Nitrogen (N), Helium (He), and Oxygen (O).
2. Compound - Made up of matching molecules containing atoms from
multiple chemical elements.
Examples: Water (H2O), Sugar (sucrose - C12H22O11),
and Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Mixtures:
1. Homogeneous - Maintains an even distribution of the various particles.
Examples: Milk, saltwater, and glue.
2. Heterogeneous- A composition that is not uniform, which implies that
there could be different areas with varying amounts of a certain
component.
Examples: Orange juice with pulp, ice in soda, and oil
and water.
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STATES OF MATTER
There are four main states in which matter can exist: solid, liquid, gas, and
plasma. The states of matter are defined by how the particles are positioned,
moving, and how much energy they possess.
1. Solid - Solids are rigid with particles tightly packed in a fixed pattern. Strong
forces hold them together, allowing only slight vibrations.
Examples: Gold, wood, and brass.
2. Liquid - Liquids have a fixed volume but change shape to fit their container.
Their molecules are closer than gases but not as close as solids. Liquids
flow because their molecules can move past each other
Examples: Water, oil, and mercury.
3. Gas - Gases have no fixed shape or volume. Their particles are far apart
and move randomly. Weak forces between particles allow them to spread
out and fill any space.
Examples: Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen.
4. Plasma - Plasma is a highly energetic state of matter made up of charged
particles. It's the most common form of matter in the universe and can be
found in stars and lightning. Plasma can conduct electricity.
Examples: Auroras, Lightning, and Sun (stars).
Note: The examples stated above are the things that we see and have knowledge of.
It is the things we interact with our lives that is relevant to the topic.
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