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5th Grade Science > Part 2: Physical Science > Flashcards

Part 2: Physical Science Flashcards

1
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Matter

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Anything that takes up space and has mass

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Property

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A quality or characteristic of something

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Particles

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Extremely small pieces of matter

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Evaporation

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liquid turning into gas

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Condensation

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gas turning into liquid

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Density

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the amount of particles in a substance

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7
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Magnetism

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force of attraction. Iron and Steel are the only magnetic metals

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Mixture

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A combination that can be seen and separated easily

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Solution

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a combination that cannot be seen or separated easily

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Dissolve

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To become invisible in a liquid

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Conductor

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Something energy can travel through

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12
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Insulator

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Something that blocks the flow of energy

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Energy

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The ability to do work

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14
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Light Energy

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Energy our eyes can see

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15
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Sound Energy

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Caused by vibrations

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Thermal Energy

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Energy of moving particles, heat energy

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Mechanical energy

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Energy of motion

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Electrical Energy

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Energy of moving electrons

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Solar energy

A

energy of the sun

20
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Reflection

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bouncing of light

21
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Refraction

A

bending of light

22
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Transparent

A

Allowing all light to pass through

23
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Translucent

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Allowing some light to pass through

24
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Opaque

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Allowing no light to pass through

25
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Electric Current

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Invisible flow of electricity

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Electric Circuit

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The path on which electricity travels

27
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Series Circuit

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a circuit without branches

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Parallel Circuit

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a circuit WITH branches

29
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Electromagnet

A

Temporary magnet made with an electric current

30
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Force

A

A push or pull

31
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Gravity

A

A force pulling us down to Earth

32
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Friction

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The rubbing of an object on a surface.

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