Matter and Its Composition — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 7 · Chemistry
Summary of Matter and Its Composition for ICSE Class 7 Chemistry. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Chemistry syllabus.
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Overview
Matter is anything that has mass, occupies space, and can be perceived by our senses. It includes living and non-living things, natural substances, and man-made objects. Matter is made up of extremely small particles called atoms, and atoms combine to form molecules. The behaviour of these particles
Key Concepts
Matter is anything that has mass
Matter is anything that has mass, occupies space, and can be perceived by our senses. It includes air, water, stones, soil, food, and many other subst
Mass is the quantity of matter
Mass is the quantity of matter in a body. Volume is the space occupied by a body. Activities with marbles, water, and air show that matter has both ma
Matter is made of extremely small
Matter is made of extremely small particles called atoms. An atom is the smallest possible unit of matter that exhibits all the properties of that mat
A hydrogen molecule has two hydrogen
A hydrogen molecule has two hydrogen atoms. A nitrogen molecule has two nitrogen atoms. A water molecule has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. A
Particles of matter have space between
Particles of matter have space between them called intermolecular space. Sugar dissolves in water without raising the water level because its particle
Learning Objectives
- Define matter using its main features
- Identify mass and volume as properties of matter
- Explain that matter is made of atoms and molecules
- Describe the properties of particles of matter
- Distinguish between solids, liquids, and gases
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