6.2 Thermal Energy Test Review

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, which is related to its temperature.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is the order of states of matter from least to most thermal energy?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to particles in a solid when it is heated?

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They vibrate faster and may change to a liquid.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is the order of states of matter from least to most kinetic energy?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to the motion of particles in a hot solid and a cold solid when they touch?

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The hot solid will give its energy to the cold solid and cool down while the cold solid heats up until they are the same temperature.

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How does color affect heat absorption?

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Darker colors absorb more heat than lighter colors.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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