Matter

Atoms

Chemical Reactions

Vocabulary
- Grade 5
Vocabulary

100

Any substance that takes up space and has a mass.


Matter

100

The tiny particles that make up matter


Atoms

100

What is a chemical reaction?


A process in which substances change into new substances.

100

The amount of matter in an object, measured in grams (g).


Mass

100

A _________(+) is a positively-charged subatomic particle that is located in the center of an atom.


Proton

200

Of the three states of matter, ________ have a defined shape and volume.


Solids

200

The center of an atom, it contains subatomic particles such as protons (+) and neutrons (no charge).

Nucleus

200

What gas is often produced when vinegar reacts with baking soda?


Carbon dioxide gas.

200

The space an object takes up.


Volume

200

Electrons at the bottom of a thundercloud are attracted to positive charges on the ground. ________ is formed causing electrons to flow from the cloud to the ground.


Volume

300

This state of matter has a defined volume but no shape. It typically takes the shape of its container.


Liquids

300

The movement of negatively-charged ________(-) allows for static electric phenomena and the flow of electric current in a wire.


Electrons

300

What are two signs that a chemical reaction may have occurred?

Color change, gas bubbles, heat, or light. (Any two.)

300

The change of a liquid to a gas.

Evaporation

300

An electric circuit usually consists of a ________ source such as a battery, and electrical device such as a lightbulb, and wire.


Power Source

400

The two types of changes that can happen to matter are called.


Physcial & Chemical

400

The electric _______ of an atom can be positive or negative.


Charge

400

Is burning wood a physical change or a chemical change? Why?



A chemical change, because new substances such as ash and gases form.

400

The change of a gas to a liquid.


Condensation

400

_________ are materials that allow electric current to pass through it, such as a copper wire.


Conductors

500

Sometimes referred to as the fourth state of matter, ______ is formed when a gas is heated.


Plasma

500

What is the law of electric charges when it comes to positive and negative charges?


Like charges repel, Opposite charges attract.

500

When iron reacts with oxygen and water to form rust, what type of change has occurred?



A chemical change, because a new substance called rust forms.

500

The change of matter from one state to another is generally referred to as a ___________.

Physical Change

500

__________ are materials which electricity can NOT easily pass through, such as plastic or glass.


Insulators

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