What is thermal energy?
8 A Thermal Energy

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in a substance, related to its temperature.
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What is convection?
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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.
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In which states of matter does convection occur?
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Convection occurs in liquids and gases.
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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when a substance is heated?
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The kinetic energy of particles increases when a substance is heated.
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What is the boiling point of water?
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The boiling point of water is 100°C.
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What occurs when water boils?
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When water boils, it undergoes a phase change from liquid to gas (steam).
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How do the particle arrangements differ between water and steam at 100°C?
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In steam, the particles have more space between them compared to water, but they move at the same speed.
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