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Matter & Energy

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-14YXFVB-OIUA

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

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

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.