Heat and HeatTransfer

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Degree Celsius is a measure of:

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temperature

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The measure of the amount of energy in matter is called:

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thermal energy

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Temperature measures:

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the average kinetic energy of molecules in a substance

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If heat is absorbed by water, what phase change occurs?

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liquid to gas

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A material that transfers energy easily, such as metals, is called:

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conductor

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The process of heat transfer through direct contact is known as:

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conduction

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The transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) is called:

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convection

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves is known as:

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radiation

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The temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid is called:

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melting point

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The temperature at which a substance changes from liquid to gas is called:

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boiling point