What is Matter?

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
matter mass volume water size electrical charge subatomic particles atoms elements periodic table properties of atoms WPSU
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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What is Matter?

This video/animation defines matter, mass, and volume using water as an example. The size, electrical charge and location of the subatomic particles of matter are described. Different types of atoms are called elements and organized in the periodic table. What happens to the properties of atoms when they exist alone or together?
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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