Science Matter Review Sheet and Vocabulary

Question 0

What really causes matter to change from one state to another?

Answer 0

The particles energy.

Question 1

Explain how the particles are different in the 3 states of matter discussed in class.

Answer 1

Solids have low energy, liquids have medium energy, and gases have high energy.

Question 2

If you are using a balance for measurement, what are you most likely measuring?

Answer 2

The amount of matter something contains; grams

Question 3

Explain why certain things have boiling and freezing points.

Answer 3

Boiling= the particles are getting higher energy
Freezing= the particles are loosing energy

Question 4

Be able to identify 3 different physical properties of paper

Answer 4

Flat, white, thin

Question 5

Explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change.

Answer 5

A physical change changes the appearance.

A chemical change usually has bubbles

Question 6

How are mixtures and solutions similar? How are they different?

Answer 6

They both are made up of different parts. But in a solutions one thing sucks up another unlike a mixture.

Question 7

Explain how density and buoyancy are related.

Answer 7

They depend on how heavy the object is.

Question 8

How are solutes and solvents related in solutions?

Answer 8

Solutes suck up the solvents.

Question 9

What are some every day examples of evaporation and condensation?

Answer 9

When I get out of the shower there is condensation on the mirror. In the summer when I leave a cup of water out the sun evaporates the water.

Question 10

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Answer 10

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