Unit 5 Review

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What happens to particles as they heat up?

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They speed up.

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What is the process called when heat is transferred across space without direct contact?

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Radiation.

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What term describes the transfer of thermal energy from warmer objects to cooler objects when they come into contact?

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Conduction.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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It measures the speed, or kinetic energy of the particles.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to the density of a substance when it is heated?

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It generally decreases.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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The state in which two objects in contact no longer transfer heat to each other.

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors allow heat to flow easily, while insulators resist heat flow.

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