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Matter & Energy

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-UW7QL6-ARBN

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1.Explain “mixture” in your own words.
2.Explain “insulator” in your own words.
3.Explain “condensation” in your own words.
4.Explain “thermal equilibrium” in your own words.
5.Explain “evaporation” in your own words.
6.Explain “density” in your own words.
7.Explain “conservation of energy” in your own words.
8.Explain “chemical reaction” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “mixture” in your own words.two or more substances physically combined
  2. Explain “insulator” in your own words.a material that slows heat or electric transfer
  3. Explain “condensation” in your own words.change from gas to liquid
  4. Explain “thermal equilibrium” in your own words.a state in which objects have the same temperature
  5. Explain “evaporation” in your own words.change from liquid to gas at a surface
  6. Explain “density” in your own words.mass per unit volume
  7. Explain “conservation of energy” in your own words.energy changes form but is not created or destroyed
  8. Explain “chemical reaction” in your own words.a process that forms new substances

Worked example

Track matter and energy before and after a change.

Common mistake

Assuming matter disappears when it changes form.

Helpful hint

Identify the system and follow what enters, leaves, or transforms.