Grade 6 Science · Matter and Atomic Structure
Virginia SOL 6.5.MAS
Virginia SOL 6.5.MAS is part of the Matter and Atomic Structure strand in Grade 6 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the composition of matter and atomic structure. Below is what 6.5.MAS covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.5.MAS for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.5.MAS means
Investigate the composition of matter and atomic structure.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.5.MAS
- Recognize that atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons.
- Recognize that atoms of a particular element are similar but differ from atoms of other elements.
- Use chemical symbols to represent elements.
- Recognize that two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical forces (bonds).
- Use chemical formulas to represent compounds.
- Use chemical equations to model chemical changes.
- Recognize that a few elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere.
Key concepts covered by 6.5.MAS
- atomic structure
- subatomic particles
- electrons
- protons
- neutrons
- elements
- atomic similarity
- periodic table
- chemical properties
- chemical symbols
- element representation
- periodic table notation
- chemistry
- chemical bonds
- molecular formation
- electrical forces
- compound formation
- chemical formulas
- compound representation
- molecular notation
- chemical equations
- chemical reactions
- stoichiometry
- reaction modeling
- element abundance
- Earth's composition
- living matter
- atmospheric composition
How to study and practice SOL 6.5.MAS
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.5.MAS is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.5.MAS
What is Virginia SOL 6.5.MAS?
SOL 6.5.MAS is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Matter and Atomic Structure strand. It expects students to investigate the composition of matter and atomic structure.
What skills does SOL 6.5.MAS cover?
SOL 6.5.MAS is assessed on 7 skills: recognize that atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons; recognize that atoms of a particular element are similar but differ from atoms of other elements; use chemical symbols to represent elements; recognize that two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical forces (bonds); use chemical formulas to represent compounds; use chemical equations to model chemical changes; recognize that a few elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.5.MAS in?
SOL 6.5.MAS belongs to the Matter and Atomic Structure reporting strand of the Grade 6 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.5.MAS?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.5.MAS is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.