Properties of Matter

Properties of Matter

Unit Concepts

Describe three forms of matter and properties of each.
Compare and contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures.
Describe an atom and its parts.
Compare the movement of molecules in the three states of matter.
Compare and contrast physical and chemical change.
Explain what a solution is.
Compare the properties of an acid and a base.
Explain how to use the Periodic Table of Elements.

Key Vocabulary

acids/bases

freezing/boiling/ point

physical change

valence

atom

mixture

solid/liquid/gas

chemical change

molecule

solute

compound

neutron

solution

electron

nucleus

solvent

element

Periodic Table

thermo

Lessons and Activities

Supporting Links

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acids/bases	freezing/boiling/ point	physical change	valence
atom	mixture	solid/liquid/gas
chemical change	molecule	solute
compound	neutron	solution
electron	nucleus	solvent
element	Periodic Table	thermo