Understanding Energy and Matter Concepts

What is the basic unit of matter?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Electron

• Proton

What is the term for the energy stored in the bonds between atoms of a compound?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

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What is the process called when a large atom is split to release nuclear energy?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Combustion

• Conservation

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Which element is commonly used in nuclear fission?

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Uranium

• Carbon

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What is the center of an atom called?

• Electron cloud

• Proton

• Neutron

• Nucleus

What is the term for the movement of electrical charges?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Static

• Conduction

What is the ability to do work or cause change known as?

• Power

• Energy

• Force

• Momentum

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What is the act of using a resource wisely called?

• Preservation

• Conservation

• Depletion

• Exploitation

What type of energy is associated with the movement of particles in a substance?

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Heat

• Nuclear energy

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What is the term for the combining of two small nuclei to release energy?

• Fission

• Fusion

• Combustion

• Conduction

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