Thermal Energy and States of matter

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

Which state of matter has the most kinetic and potential energy?

Back

Gas

Front

What type of energy is stored due to the distance between particles in a substance?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What property of water explains why it takes a long time to heat up and cool down?

Back

Specific Heat

Front

In which direction does thermal energy transfer?

Back

From hot to cold

Front

What is the term for the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of a substance?

Back

Specific Heat Capacity

Front

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

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and the state of matter?

Back

As temperature increases, matter can change from solid to liquid to gas.

Front

What is the term for the change of state from liquid to gas?

Back

Vaporization

Front

What is the term for the change of state from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation