Exploring Thermal Energy Concepts

What is the main topic of lesson 1.3?

• Thermal energy, temperature, and motion

• Chemical reactions

• Photosynthesis

• Electric circuits

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What should you do first when exploring the thermal energy simulation?

• Click the reset button

• View kinetic energy

• Add a sample

• Increase the temperature

What does the plus button do in the thermal energy simulation?

• Decreases the temperature

• Adds a new sample

• Increases the temperature

• Pauses the simulation

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What does high kinetic energy represent in the simulation?

• Bright yellow color

• Dark color

• Low temperature

• Paused time

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What is a molecule?

• A group of atoms joined together

• A chemical reaction

• A type of energy

• A single atom

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What does H2O stand for?

• Two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms

• Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

• One hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms

• One hydrogen atom and one oxygen atom

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Why does food coloring spread faster in warmer water?

• Because the water is denser

• Because the molecules are moving faster

• Because the water is less dense

• Because the molecules are moving slower

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What should you observe when comparing hot and cold water samples in the simulation?

• The size of the samples

• The amount of water

• The color of the water

• The movement of the molecules

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What is the purpose of the reflection section in the lesson?

• To conduct an experiment

• To introduce new concepts

• To review what was learned

• To watch a video

What is the homework about?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Absolute zero

• Molecule speed

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