Explain how the balloon experiment demonstrated that air is matter.

The inflated balloon weighed more than the empty balloon, showing air has weight. The inflated balloon took up space in the box.

Exploring States of Matter

Name: Exploring States of Matter
Author: Insta~Lesson

7th Grade · Science · 45 min· Science

I can describe the different states of matter and their properties.

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Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.
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The three main states of matter are liquids, solids, and gases.
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We can prove that air is matter by showing that it takes up space and has weight.

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