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Matter & Energy

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-F0DUTP-438B

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

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  1. Explain “conservation of energy” in your own words.energy changes form but is not created or destroyed
  2. Explain “chemical reaction” in your own words.a process that forms new substances
  3. Explain “electromagnetic radiation” in your own words.energy carried by electric and magnetic waves
  4. Explain “solution” in your own words.a uniform mixture in which one substance dissolves in another
  5. Explain “thermal equilibrium” in your own words.a state in which objects have the same temperature
  6. Explain “density” in your own words.mass per unit volume
  7. Explain “mixture” in your own words.two or more substances physically combined
  8. Explain “endothermic process” in your own words.a process that absorbs energy from 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.