Flashcard 2 - Structures and Properties of Matter

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What is reflectivity?

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Reflectivity is a physical property that describes how light reflects off of an object.

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What is a plastic spoon classified as?

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A plastic spoon is classified as a Thermal Insulator.

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Which material is not a thermal insulator?

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Copper is not a thermal insulator.

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What is the energy of heat or moving particles called?

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The energy of heat or moving particles is called Thermal Energy.

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What do we call a material that does not conduct thermal energy well?

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A material that does not conduct thermal energy well is called a Thermal Insulator.

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What is a thermal conductor?

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A thermal conductor is a material that allows thermal energy to pass through it easily.

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Give an example of a thermal insulator.

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An example of a thermal insulator is plastic.

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What is the difference between thermal conductors and thermal insulators?

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Thermal conductors allow heat to pass through easily, while thermal insulators do not.

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What is an example of a thermal conductor?

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An example of a thermal conductor is copper.

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What happens to thermal energy when it moves from a hot object to a cold object?

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Thermal energy moves from a hot object to a cold object until both reach the same temperature.