Thermal Energy Review

Front

The ability of a substance to absorb heat

Back

Specific heat

Front

Tool used to measure temperature

Back

thermometer

Front

Phase change from liquid to gas at the surface of the liquid.

Back

Evaporation

Front

Material that does not allow heat to pass easily

Back

insulator

Front

Material that does allow heat to pass easily

Back

conductor

Front

What do almost all substances do when cooled?

Back

contract

Front

What do nearly all substances do when heated?

Back

expand

Front

energy of moving molecules

Back

heat

Front

Transfer of heat by objects that are touching.

Back

Conduction

Front

Transfer of heat through space and air

Back

Radiation