Thermal Energy, Heat, and Temperature

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The temperature of a substance increases as___?

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the average kinetic energy of its particles increases.

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What is the freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?

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32°F.

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___________ measures the average kinetic energy of all particles that make up an object.

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Temperature.

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The lowest possible temperature is ______.

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0 K.

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The temperature scale on which 0 is the temp at which no more energy can be removed is called?

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Kelvin scale.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in a substance.

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What is heat?

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The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another.

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What is the difference between temperature and thermal energy?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles, while thermal energy is the total energy of all particles.

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and spread apart.

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What is absolute zero?

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The theoretical temperature at which all particle motion stops, equivalent to 0 K.