Heat and Energy Transfer

Front

What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, liquids, and gases.

Front

Which characteristic does not describe a gas?

Back

Definite shape and volume.

Front

What can changes to the internal energy of a material through heat cause it to do?

Back

Change state.

Front

How can heat energy be transferred by radiation?

Back

Through space or objects not in contact with one another.

Front

Which has the least energy: solids, liquids, or gases?

Back

Solids.

Front

Which has the most energy: solids, liquids, or gases?

Back

Gases.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What happens to particles in a solid?

Back

They are closely packed and vibrate in place.