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Printable 4th–5th grade vocabulary matching worksheet on science terms related to explosions and states of matter.
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Why Do Some Things Explode? Vocabulary

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This printable vocabulary matching worksheet for 4th–5th graders covers eleven key science terms related to why things explode. Students match words like carbon dioxide, oxygen, chemical reaction, and states of matter with their definitions. Suitable for science vocabulary review, a unit on matter and reactions, or as a companion activity to lessons on explosions and physical science.

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Science
Topic:
Chemistry
Grade Level:
4th – 5th Grades
Updated September 2025

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