Matter and Energy Flashcard

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

The process of cells breaking down food to release energy.

Front

What is a burn scar?

Back

Remnants of a previously burned fire.

Front

What is a chemical reaction?

Back

A transformation that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

Front

What is the Carbon Cycle?

Back

The flow of carbon from the atmosphere to plants, to animals, to the soil, and back into the atmosphere.

Front

During cellular respiration, energy is released from what?

Back

Chemical bonds.

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Front

What is an example of a physical change?

Back

Melting ice into water.

Front

What is an example of a chemical change?

Back

Rust forming on iron.