FS- Ch5-Energy: Matter in Motion

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Energy

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The capacity to do work or produce heat.

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Potential Energy

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy of an object due to its motion.

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External Energy

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Energy that comes from outside a system.

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Internal Energy

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Total energy contained within a system.

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Mechanical Energy

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Sum of potential and kinetic energy in a system.

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Chemical Energy

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Energy stored in chemical bonds.

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Endothermic Reaction

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A reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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Exothermic Reaction

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A reaction that releases energy to its surroundings.

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Electrical Energy

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.