Heat Transfer and Matter

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What happens to the temperature of an ice cube when placed in hot water?

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The temperature of the ice cube increases as it absorbs heat from the hot water.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What occurs during evaporation?

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Liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it gains enough energy.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.