Thermal Energy

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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 its temperature.

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What is matter?

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Anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing the liquid to flow.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process of changing from a liquid to a solid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

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How does temperature affect particle movement?

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Increasing temperature causes particles to move faster, while decreasing temperature slows them down.

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