About Matter

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Measuring Mass and Volume

Mass is measured in Kilograms (kg) Grams (g) Milligrams (mg)

Volume is measured in Liters (L) and milliliters (mL) for liquids Cubic meters (m3) and

cubic centimeters (cm3) for solids

Matter Has Physical Properties Can be observed with our senses Can be measured without changing its

characteristics Some physical properties

Thermal conductivity Density Solubility State Ductility Malleability

Applying Physical Forces Physical forces can change the state of a

substance by adding or removing energy Changing temperature or pressure Physical forces do not change the chemical

properties of a substance

Matter Everything is made of matter Matter has mass and volume

Mass is the amount of matter in a substance Volume is the amount of space taken up by a

substance