Unit 2 - Matter

In this unit we will examine the movement of fundamental particles in matter -- called atoms and molecules -- and how their motion relates to the states of matter we call solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. We will also see how the motion of these particles relates to the temperature, pressure, and volume of one of these states of matter -- gases.

SPS5: Students will compare and contrast the phases of matter as they relate to atomic and molecular motion.
a. Compare and contrast the atomic/molecular motion of solids, liquids, gases and plasma.
b. Relate temperature, pressure, and volume of gases to the behavior of gases.

Specific Assignments:

Assignment 1: Watch the short video below entitled "The States of Matter" and view the power point with the same name that follows. Complete Section 1 of the on the States of Matter worksheet as you go. Click here to see worksheet. View the presentations as many time as necessary to fill in the needed information. Be prepared to discuss what you learned afterwords.



View the power point presentation on the "States of Matter" by clicking here.

Assignment 2: Phase Diagram - Review what you have learned about the states of matter by watching the video below and then complete Section 2 of the States of Matter worksheet pertaining to the phase diagram for water.



Assignment 3: The Gas Laws: One state of matter -- gas -- unlike liquids and and solids, changes volume with changes in temperature and pressure. Gas Laws deal with these relationships between the volume, temperature and pressure of gases. The relationships are explained by three laws --Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and Gay Lussac's Law. Watch each of the videos below and complete the appropriates parts of Section 3 of the worksheet as you go. Be prepared to discuss what you have learned afterwords.

Boyle's Law



Charles' Law



Gay Lussac's Law



Density Lab: Follow written directions (handout). Learn how to calculate the density of water, wood, and a rock. Turn in complete lab sheets for grading.

Quiz: This is a paper quiz on what you have learned about Matter. It requires an understanding of the States of Matter, what a Phase Diagram tells you about each of these states, and how the temperature, pressure, and volume of a gas relate to each other (Gas Laws).