Thermal Energy

Front

What does the Greek prefix 'thermo-' mean?

Back

heat

Front

Does a large amount of matter require more or less thermal energy to warm up compared to a small amount of matter?

Back

more

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What happens to an ice cube when thermal energy is applied to it?

Back

It melts.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Why is the temperature of boiling water higher than that of ice water?

Back

Because the particles in the boiling water are moving faster.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What occurs to particles when they are heated?

Back

They begin to move faster.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

Back

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles, while thermal energy is the total energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid due to thermal energy?

Back

Melting.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the effect of thermal energy on the state of matter?

Back

Thermal energy can cause matter to change states, such as from solid to liquid or liquid to gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is conduction in the context of thermal energy?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.