9SCI Matter

​Matter is part of the Chemical World (Chemisty)
NZ Curriculum Level 4 in Science
NZ Curriculum Level 4 in Science
IN THIS UNIT YOU WILL
KEY WORD LIST
- Learn what makes up everything in the universe
- Describe the differences between the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas
- Explain why particles are able to conduct electricity
- Explain what happens when water freezes, melts and boils and condenses
- Describe particle theory and the structure of an atom
- Discuss the water cycle and why it is important
- Describe what happens when you heat a solid, liquid and a gas
- Explain the concept of diffusion
- Explain the three types of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation
- Explain what happens when a substance is dissolved
- Describe the differences between the three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas
- Explain why particles are able to conduct electricity
- Explain what happens when water freezes, melts and boils and condenses
- Describe particle theory and the structure of an atom
- Discuss the water cycle and why it is important
- Describe what happens when you heat a solid, liquid and a gas
- Explain the concept of diffusion
- Explain the three types of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation
- Explain what happens when a substance is dissolved
(click on the word for the definition)
Atom
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Boiling point
Melting point
Freezing point
Phase changes
Evaporation
Condensation
Sublimation
Precipitation
Heat
Temperature
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Atom
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Boiling point
Melting point
Freezing point
Phase changes
Evaporation
Condensation
Sublimation
Precipitation
Heat
Temperature
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Resources
WHAT IS MATTER
