Thermal Energy

Front

This is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object.

Back

temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object.

Back

heat

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Heat is often measured in units called _____ (temperature, degrees, pounds, calories).

Back

calories

Front

In this state of matter the molecules are spaced very far apart from each other and move freely through space.

Back

gas

Front

In this state of matter the molecules are in constant contact with one another, but they can move around freely.

Back

liquid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

In this state of matter the molecules vibrate in place, but they do not change positions relative to each other.

Back

solid

Front

In this state of matter molecules move the fastest.

Back

gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

In this state of matter molecules move the slowest.

Back

solid

Front

When molecules in an object move faster, they have more _______. Options: potential energy, kinetic energy, mass, volume

Back

kinetic energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

The more kinetic energy ...

Back

the higher the temperature.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4