Matter
ICSE · Class 8 · Chemistry
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Matter is anything which has mass, occupies space and can be perceived by our senses. Chemistry studies matter in terms of its structure, composition, and physical and chemical properties. Matter is made of tiny particles called atoms and molecules, and it exists mainly as solids, liquids, and gases
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Matter is anything which has mass
Matter is anything which has mass, occupies space and can be perceived by our senses. Air is also matter because it occupies space and can be felt whe
Matter is made of very tiny
Matter is made of very tiny particles called atoms and molecules. Atoms usually do not have independent existence and combine to form molecules, which
Greek philosophers believed matter was made
Greek philosophers believed matter was made of fire, water, air, and earth. Indian philosophers believed in five elements. Maharshi Kannada suggested
Particles of matter are always
Particles of matter are always in random motion. Their kinetic energy increases with increase in temperature and decreases on cooling. Robert Brown sh
Diffusion is the intermixing of two
Diffusion is the intermixing of two or more substances due to the motion of their particles to form a uniform mixture. It is fastest in gases, slower
Learning Objectives
- Describe matter and identify examples of matter in daily life.
- Explain the idea that matter is made of tiny particles.
- Compare solids, liquids, and gases using shape, volume, packing, attraction, and diffusion.
- Explain Brownian motion and diffusion as evidence of particle motion.
- Describe change of state by heating, cooling, and pressure.
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