Science Study Guide - Energy & Heat (Unit 7 and 8)

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Fill in the blank: Heat/Thermal Energy is energy that moves between different objects of different ________.

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temperatures

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What is a thermal insulator?

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A thermal insulator is a material that resists the flow of heat.

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This nail is made of steel. Which of the following best describes steel?

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Steel is a thermal conductor.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds that is released when broken.

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from:

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The movement of particles.

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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.

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What is a thermal conductor?

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A thermal conductor is a material that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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Give an example of a thermal insulator.

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Wood is a good example of a thermal insulator.

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What happens to particles when they are heated?

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They move faster and spread apart.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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Higher temperature means higher thermal energy.