Question

why does matter matter? by kelly hathway solids gases liquids volume mass shape container matter atoms space ice chair oxygen milk helium melting 1. the three basic properties of matter are _ and _ 2. all matter is made up of tiny particles called _ 3. volume is the amount of _ that matter takes up. 4. mass is the amount of _ an object has 5. liquids take the shape of their _ 6. _ do not have a definite shape or volume 7. _ do not have a definite shape, but they do have a definite volume. 8. _ have a definite shape and volume 9. a _ and _ are examples of solids 10. _ and _ are examples of liquid 11 _ and _ are examples of gas 12 solid ice is _ when its changing into a liquid

Explanation:

1. Matter has mass, volume, and takes up space. These are fundamental properties.
2. Atoms are the basic building - blocks of matter.
3. Volume measures the space occupied by matter.
4. Mass is the quantity of matter in an object.
5. Liquids conform to the shape of their container.
6. Gases have no definite shape or volume as they expand to fill their container.
7. Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.
8. Solids have a definite shape and volume due to the fixed arrangement of their particles.
9. A chair and a table are common solid objects.
10. Milk and juice are examples of liquids.
11. Oxygen and helium are common gases.
12. Solid ice is melting when changing into a liquid.

Answer:

1. mass, volume, takes up space
2. atoms
3. space
4. matter
5. container
6. Gases
7. Liquids
8. Solids
9. chair, table
10. milk, juice
11. oxygen, helium
12. melting