States of matter

All matter is made of very tiny _______

Matter can exist in three different states:

1) _______ 2) _______ 3) _______
Use the drawing to explain the patterns in the properties of
the three different states:

1) ____ 2) ____ 3) ____

Relative position

Movements

Behaviour under
compression

How can we change state? Make an example

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 Elements & atoms
The smallest particle of matter are _____.
There are over 100 different kinds of _____. They are called
________. Each _______ contains only one kind of ____.
Sometimes _____ can bind together to form _________.
Chemical reactions can _________________________,
but they cannot __________________________.

____ are made of ______, ______ and _____.

Fill the table:

Electric charge Mass

Each ______ has the same number of ________

and _______, while the number of _______ can vary.
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 Chemical symbols
Each element is given a chemical symbol.
Chemical symbols are made of (choose the right option):
a) 1 letter
b) 1 or 2 letters
c) 1, 2 or three letters
Which is the correct symbol for the Magnesium? Explain why.
MG Mg mG mg
Associate the following symbols and elements:
Oxygen W

Lithium C

Sodium O

Tungsten N

Carbon Na

Nitrogen Li
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 The periodic table

Elements in columns
forms families or
______, and they have
______________.

Rows are called _______.

The red zig-zag line separates ______ from _________.

Hydrogen is a _________.

Can you explain what are the letters and numbers appearing in
each square?
40
Ca
20

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 Metals vs Non-metals
Fill in the table with the main properties of metals and of non-metals. Are
there any exceptions?

Properties Metals Non-metals

Appearance

State at room temperature

Density

Strength

Malleable or brittle

Conduction of heat

Conduction of electricity

Magnetic material

Sound when hit

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