6th Grade Science Review

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. For example, when a metal spoon is placed in hot soup, heat moves from the soup to the spoon's handle.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent). An example is saltwater, where salt is the solute and water is the solvent.

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What charge does a neutron have?

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A neutron has no charge; it is neutral.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. An example is curling your hair.

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What factors affect gravitational force?

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The strength of the gravitational force between two objects depends on their mass and the distance between them.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). For example, warm air rising and cool air sinking creates a convection current.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves. An example is feeling warmth from the sun.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties. An example is a salad.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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An example of a chemical change is rust forming on iron when it reacts with oxygen.

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