Thermal Energy 1

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Things are made up of ____________

Back

molecules

Front

A group of atoms joined together in a particular way is called a ____________

Back

molecule

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The energy an object has because it is moving is called ____________

Back

kinetic energy

Front

When things get hotter, its molecules are moving faster and have more ____________

Back

kinetic energy

Front

When a thing gets colder, its molecules are moving slower and have ____ kinetic energy.

Back

less

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total energy of all the molecules in an object.

Front

What happens to molecules when an object is heated?

Back

They move faster and spread apart.

Front

What happens to molecules when an object is cooled?

Back

They move slower and come closer together.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

Back

As temperature increases, kinetic energy increases.

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What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact.