1. Properties and Changes of Matter
Table of Contents
Measuring Matter
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
Physical and Chemical Changes

2. Measuring Matter Measuring Weight
Use the weight of the first scale to estimate the weight of the fish on the other scales.

3. Measuring Matter Calculating Volume
What is the volume of the suitcase?

4. Measuring Matter Measuring Irregular Objects
One way to measure the volume of an irregular object is to submerge it in liquid in a graduated cylinder.

5. Measuring Matter Density
Liquids can form layers based on density. Which colored layer of liquid represents
Water: 1.g/ml,
Honey: 1.36 g/ml,
Dish Soap: 1.03 g/ml,
Corn Syrup: 1.33 g/ml,
Vegetable oil: 0.91 g/ml?

6. Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
Identify the physical property that is in use in this image of a bicycle spring. Why is it important that the material around wire be made of a substance other than a metal?

7. Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
Indiana Jane and the Investigation of Matter
Indiana Jane is hunting for lost treasures of matter.
Metal pot Field notes:
I’ve come across some
ancient iron pots. They look like they’ve changed from so many years of being exposed to the air. —IJ
Yellowed, torn map
Field notes: The paper of
this ancient map has survived
over time, including a fire,
which seems to have burned
its edges. —IJ

8. Physical and Chemical Changes
Examples of Chemical Change