TED-ED: All of the energy in the universe is... - George Zaidan and Charles Morton

The video explains the concept of energy, highlighting its types, such as chemical potential and kinetic energy. It describes how energy is stored in chemical bonds and how it transforms during reactions. The relationship between molecular motion and temperature is discussed, illustrating how energy transfer affects temperature perception. The video also explores energy flow during cooking and emphasizes the conservation of energy in the universe.

What is a key characteristic of energy in the universe?

• It can be created and destroyed.

• It is always visible.

• The total amount remains constant.

• It only exists in chemical form.

How is potential energy best described?

• Energy that is visible.

• Energy waiting to be released.

• Energy in motion.

• Energy that cannot be transferred.

What happens to the kinetic energy of molecules as temperature increases?

• It decreases.

• It remains the same.

• It increases.

• It becomes potential energy.

On a hot day, why do you feel warm when air molecules collide with your skin?

• Your skin loses energy to the air.

• Your skin absorbs potential energy from the air.

• Air molecules have less kinetic energy than your skin.

• Air molecules transfer kinetic energy to your skin.

During a cookout, what happens to the energy stored in charcoal?

• It remains as potential energy.

• It is destroyed.

• It is converted to light and heat.

• It becomes kinetic energy.