Y6 What changes flashcards

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Natural materials

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Materials that come from nature, such as wood, cotton, and salt. They often have unique properties based on their natural formation and are usually better for the environment if used responsibly.

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Artificial Materials

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Materials made by humans using chemical processes, such as nylon, plastic bottles, and artificial sweeteners. They can be designed to have specific properties and can cause pollution if not disposed of properly.

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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Particle

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An extremely tiny piece of matter.

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Elements

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Substances that cannot be broken down into smaller substances. Everything in the universe is made up of elements.

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Compound example

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Water is a compound made of two elements: oxygen and hydrogen (H2O).

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Element example

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Gold

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Atoms

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The building blocks of matter, made of particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons. Atoms are too small to see with the naked eye.

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Molecule

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A group of atoms bonded together, such as two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom in water.

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object, measured in ounces or grams.