Thermal Energy & Temperature

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance.

Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances.

Thermal energy always moves from warmer substances to cooler substances.

Thermal energy from the hot cocoa is transferred to the cold mug.

False, thermal energy is always transferred from warmer to cooler substances.

Thermal energy is the total energy, while temperature is the average energy of particles.

When you touch a hot stove, thermal energy transfers from the stove to your hand.

The unit of measurement for temperature is degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

The temperature of the substance increases.