Science Vocabulary Review TE 4

Front

What happens to the molecules when they transfer thermal energy?

Back

They vibrate.

Front

What type of material is the Stanley cup made of?

Back

Stainless steel.

Front

What prevents heat from traveling through the layers of the Stanley cup?

Back

Vacuum insulation.

Front

What is transferred when molecules vibrate and bounce into each other?

Back

Thermal energy.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the energy of moving molecules.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The process by which heat energy is transferred through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is insulation?

Back

Materials that reduce the transfer of heat.

Front

What is a vacuum?

Back

A space that is completely empty of matter, including air.

Front

What is stainless steel?

Back

A type of steel that is resistant to rust and corrosion, often used in kitchenware.

Front

What is the role of air in insulation?

Back

Air can act as an insulator because it is a poor conductor of heat.