8th Physical Science GA Milestones Review

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What does it mean when an object is 'at rest'?

Back

An object is 'at rest' when it is not moving and remains in the same position.

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What does it mean when an object is 'moving forward'?

Back

An object is 'moving forward' when it is changing its position in a direction away from its starting point.

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What color do objects appear if they absorb all colors?

Back

Objects appear black if they absorb all colors.

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What color do objects appear if they reflect all colors?

Back

Objects appear white if they reflect all colors.

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Which element is the least metallic: Potassium (K), Carbon (C), Sulfur (S), or Neon (Ne)?

Back

Neon (Ne) is the least metallic.

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What are elements that are shiny and conduct electricity and heat called?

Back

These elements are called metals.

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What is the definition of a metal?

Back

A metal is a shiny element that conducts electricity and heat.

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What is the definition of a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal is an element that does not conduct electricity or heat well and is not shiny.

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What is the definition of a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What happens to the position of an object that is returning to its original position?

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The object is moving back to where it started.