Heat, Temp, Thermal Energy & States of Matter

Front

What happens to particles in an object at higher temperatures?

Back

Particles in an object move faster.

Front

What state of matter do particles vibrate in place and do not change relative positions?

Back

Solid.

Front

What happens to particles when their temperature increases?

Back

The particles move faster.

Front

What happens to water when it freezes into ice?

Back

The water has lost energy.

Front

What process turns a liquid into a gas?

Back

Boiling.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

What is the difference between temperature and thermal energy?

Back

Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles, while thermal energy is the total energy.

Front

What happens to the particles in a gas when it cools down?

Back

The particles move slower and may condense into a liquid.

Front

What is the state of matter where particles are closely packed but can slide past each other?

Back

Liquid.

Front

What is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid called?

Back

Melting.