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EE Sect 5 Chem
Exploration Education Section 5 Chemistry: Matter
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mass | the amount of matter in an object. |
| Atomic Theory | the idea that all matter is made of tiny particles called atoms. |
| Convection | the transfer of heat by the movement of a liquid or gas. |
| Classify | to group things based on similar properties. |
| Conduction | the transfer of heat through direct contact. |
| Matter | anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| Periodic Table | a chart that organizes all known elements by atomic number and properties. |
| Inert | not chemically reactive. |
| Chemical | relating to substances and how they change or react. |
| Alloy | a mixture of two or more metals. |
| Physical | relating to properties that can be observed without changing the substance. |
| Atomic Number | the number of protons in an atom’s nucleus. |
| Atom | the smallest particle of an element. |
| Elements | pure substances made of only one type of atom. |
| Metals | elements that conduct heat and electricity and are usually shiny and bendable. |
| Molecule | two or more atoms bonded together. |
| Copper | a metal that conducts electricity well. |
| Iron | a strong metal used in construction and tools. |
| Tin | a metal often used to coat other metals to prevent rust. |
| Aluminum | a lightweight metal used in cans and foil. |
| Valence Electron | an electron in the outer shell of an atom that affects how it reacts. |
| Radiation | energy that travels in waves, such as light or heat. |
| Meteoroid | a small rocky object moving through space. |
| Hydrocarbon | a compound made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. |
| Comet | a space object made of ice and dust that orbits the sun and forms a tail. |