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Matter & Energy

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1DO9FU7-WPN4

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1.Explain “chemical reaction” in your own words.
2.Explain “electromagnetic radiation” in your own words.
3.Explain “conservation of energy” in your own words.
4.Explain “mixture” in your own words.
5.Explain “thermal equilibrium” in your own words.
6.Explain “specific heat” in your own words.
7.Explain “endothermic process” in your own words.
8.Explain “exothermic process” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “chemical reaction” in your own words.a process that forms new substances
  2. Explain “electromagnetic radiation” in your own words.energy carried by electric and magnetic waves
  3. Explain “conservation of energy” in your own words.energy changes form but is not created or destroyed
  4. Explain “mixture” in your own words.two or more substances physically combined
  5. Explain “thermal equilibrium” in your own words.a state in which objects have the same temperature
  6. Explain “specific heat” in your own words.energy needed to change a material's temperature
  7. Explain “endothermic process” in your own words.a process that absorbs energy from its surroundings
  8. Explain “exothermic process” in your own words.a process that releases energy to its surroundings

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.