Thermal Energy Amplify Ch.1

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What does it mean that energy can't be created or destroyed?

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It means that energy can only change forms; it cannot be made or eliminated.

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What happens to molecules when they get hotter?

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When an object's molecules get hotter, they move faster.

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What happens to molecules when an object gets colder?

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When an object gets colder, its molecules move slower.

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What occurs at absolute zero?

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At absolute zero, the molecules that make up a sample wouldn't be moving.

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Define 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 relationship between temperature and molecular movement?

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As temperature increases, molecular movement increases; as temperature decreases, molecular movement decreases.

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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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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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