OpenSciEd 6.2: Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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True or False: Everything has thermal energy.

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True

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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It changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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What is a closed system?

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A closed system is one where no matter enters or leaves, so the amount of particles remains constant.

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What is an open system?

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An open system is one where matter can enter or leave, allowing particles to change state.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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Water changes from a liquid to a solid.

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What is conduction?

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

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, preventing the transfer of thermal energy.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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