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Matter & Energy

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-U28XI9-ARBN

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

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  1. Explain “density” in your own words.mass per unit volume
  2. Explain “conductor” in your own words.a material that transfers heat or electricity easily
  3. Explain “insulator” in your own words.a material that slows heat or electric transfer
  4. Explain “condensation” in your own words.change from gas to liquid
  5. Explain “solution” in your own words.a uniform mixture in which one substance dissolves in another
  6. Explain “evaporation” in your own words.change from liquid to gas at a surface
  7. Explain “chemical reaction” in your own words.a process that forms new substances
  8. Explain “thermal equilibrium” in your own words.a state in which objects have the same temperature

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.