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Matter & Energy

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1DY91J6-WPN4

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

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  1. Explain “thermal equilibrium” in your own words.a state in which objects have the same temperature
  2. Explain “specific heat” in your own words.energy needed to change a material's temperature
  3. Explain “conservation of energy” in your own words.energy changes form but is not created or destroyed
  4. Explain “endothermic process” in your own words.a process that absorbs energy from its surroundings
  5. Explain “mixture” in your own words.two or more substances physically combined
  6. Explain “density” in your own words.mass per unit volume
  7. Explain “exothermic process” in your own words.a process that releases energy to its surroundings
  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.