Matter

Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. It includes things that can be seen (all living and non-living, natural and synthetic things) and cannot be seen to the naked eye (e.g. air and microorganisms). Studying chemistry always begins with understanding how matter behaves and is classified.

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States and properties of matter – how is matter described? What is the difference between a liquid, a gas and a solid? 15 minutes to complete
Physical and chemical changes – how does matter change? 10 minutes to complete

Chemical formula and structures clustered around the statement love chemistry

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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