Original Project
Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter
All matter is made up of atoms.
Item AM023005: Air is matter because it is made up of atoms.
Is air matter? Why or why not?
- Yes, because air is not alive.
- Yes, because air is made up of atoms.
- No, because air cannot be seen.
- No, because air does not take up space.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1975 | 3187 | 62% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1189 | 2076 | 57% |
| 9–12 | 783 | 1103 | 71% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 935 | 1526 | 61% |
| Female | 1007 | 1614 | 62% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1782 | 2845 | 63% |
| Other | 175 | 307 | 57% |
- Disciplinary Core Ideas
- PS1.A Substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways. Atoms form molecules that range in size from two to thousands of atoms.
PS1.A Gases and liquids are made of molecules or inert atoms that are moving about relative to each other.