PS.5.1.3: Heating and Cooling

What happens to most materials when they are heated?

• They contract
• They expand
• They stay the same
• They change color

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Materials that slow down the transfer of heat are called:

• Conductors
• Insulators
• Metals
• Plastics

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Which of these is a good conductor of heat?

• Wood
• Plastic
• Metal
• Air

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Which of these is a good insulator of heat?

• Copper
• Aluminum
• Glass
• Styrofoam

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What is the term for when a material gets larger when heated?

• Contraction
• Expansion
• Conduction
• Insulation

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What is the term for when a material gets smaller when cooled?

• Expansion
• Contraction
• Conduction
• Insulation

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Why do metal lids on glass jars sometimes get easier to open after running them under hot water?

• The glass expands
• The metal expands more than the glass
• The glass contracts
• The metal contracts

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Why do bridges have gaps in them?

• To let water drain
• To allow for expansion
• To save materials
• To look nice

Which material would be best for keeping a drink cold for a long time?

• Metal cup
• Paper cup
• Insulated cup
• Glass cup

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Which material is commonly used for the bottom of cooking pots to spread heat evenly?

• Wood
• Plastic
• Copper
• Rubber

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