- mass: the amount of matter in an object
- volume: the amount of space an object occupies
- matter: anything that has mass and takes up space
- mixture: a combination of two or more different substances that are not chemically bonded
- solution: a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances
- density: mass per unit volume of a substance
- melting point: the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid
- freezing point: the temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid
- boiling point: the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas
- physical change: a change in which the substance’s chemical composition remains the same
- chemical change: a change in which one or more substances are transformed into new substances with different chemical compositions
- conservation of mass: mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction or physical change
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of measuring matter worksheet.
