Chemistry+Glossary

This is a running page of chemistry vocabulary. Please add to the list with the word, the defintion, and a picture of video as we learn them in class.If you feel that you can contribute another picture, video, add to the definition, or improve the page in any way please do so!

Terms

Matter : Any substance that has mass and takes up space.

Three States of Matter : Matter comes in three forms, a solid, a liquid, or a gas. Solid : A substance in which the atoms are bonded together. It has a definite shape and volume. Liquid : A substance in which the atoms have the ability to move freely. It changes shape dependent on the container it is placed in. Gas : A substance in which the atoms are spaced out. It will fill the space that it occupies.