heat Flashcards
1
Q
temperature
A
in kelvin, the average kinetic energy of a substance
2
Q
thermometer
A
instrument that measures temperature
3
Q
absolute zero
A
temperature at which molecular energy is at a minimum
4
Q
thermal energy
A
total kinetic energy of a substance’s atoms
5
Q
heat
A
energy transferred between objects that are at different temps
6
Q
calorimeter
A
instrument that is used to measure the heat of chemical reactions/physical changes and heat capacity
7
Q
conduction
A
transfer of energy between objects that are in direct contact
8
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convection
A
movement of matter due to differences in density caused by temperature variations
9
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radiation
A
energy that is transferred as electromagnetic waves
