6.2 Open Sci Ed Thermal Energy Review

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What happens to energy when a system is cooling down?

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Energy is transferring out of it.

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What is the process called when gas molecules turn into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is a closed system?

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A system in which no matter can enter or exit.

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What occurs when higher-energy particles come into contact with lower-energy particles?

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Energy is transferred.

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What is matter?

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Matter has mass and takes up space; liquids and gases are made of particles of matter.

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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, related to temperature.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas, while condensation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid.

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What is the role of temperature in thermal energy transfer?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles; higher temperatures mean higher energy.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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