Chapter 5 Practice Test

Front

What is the total energy of all the particles in an object called?

Back

thermal energy

Front

The temperature scale used in most of the world is called the ____ scale.

Back

Celsius

Front

The temperature scale used in the United States is called the ____ scale.

Back

Fahrenheit

Front

On the ____ scale, there are no negative numbers.

Back

Kelvin

Front

How does heat flow when you place an ice cube in your hand?

Back

It flows out of your hand to warm up the ice cube.

Front

Which of the following has the MOST thermal energy? A, B, C, Not enough information

Back

C

Front

Which of the following has the LEAST thermal energy? Options: A, B, C, Not enough information

Back

A

Front

In which way could you make A and B have the SAME thermal energy? Options: Heat up A to 60 degrees C, Take 100g of water out of B, Add 100g of water to A, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Compare the thermal energy in B and C.

Back

C has twice as much thermal energy than B.

Front

What is the process by which heat transfers from one particle of matter to another when the particles collide?

Back

conduction