Heat and Temperature

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What is heat?

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Heat is a form of energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is a thermometer?

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A thermometer is a device used to measure temperature.

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What happens to molecules when heat is added?

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When heat is added, the molecules move faster and may expand.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid when heat is added.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor when heat is added.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where vapor turns into liquid when heat is removed.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid when heat is removed.

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How can thermal energy be increased in a substance?

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Thermal energy can be increased by raising the temperature of the substance.

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