5th Grade Science Flashcards: Why Some Mixtures Make Substances

Study Why Some Mixtures Make Substances in 5th Grade Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the key particle-level idea that explains a new substance forming in a reaction?

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ANSWER

Atoms rearrange to make different molecules. Chemical reactions involve breaking and forming new bonds.

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This deck focuses on Why Some Mixtures Make Substances, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for 5th Grade Science.

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Comparing these mixtures, which one is most likely a physical change (no new substance formed)? Mixture A: A metal paper clip left in wet air for several days turns orange-brown and flaky.
Mixture B: Sugar stirred into warm water disappears, and the water tastes sweet.
Which choice best explains why one is physical and the other is chemical?
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