UIL Energy Vocabulary

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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The chemical equation for cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle).

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What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

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A chemical change results in the formation of new substances with different properties, while a physical change does not alter the chemical composition of a substance.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight warming the Earth.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together in a fixed ratio.

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