Fall 2024 AIA Review

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What is a compound?

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A compound consists of atoms of two or more different elements bonded together.

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How is thermal energy transferred?

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Thermal energy is transferred from a hotter object to a cooler one.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is reached when thermal energy moves from warmer to cooler areas until both areas are at the same temperature.

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What does the formula C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} represent?

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The formula C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} represents a compound known as glucose, which contains 6 carbon atoms.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element contains only one kind of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different elements.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of its particles.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical changes?

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Physical changes affect the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while chemical changes result in the formation of new substances.