chem h energy notes Flashcards
(15 cards)
Kinetic energy
Energy of motion ex riding a bike
Energy
The capacity to do work or to produce heat
Potential energy
Energy of position ex holding and object up
Radiant energy
Energy of the sun
3 main forms of energy
Kinetic, potential radiant
Most common unit if energy
Calorie
SI unit for energy
Joule (J)
Mechanical energy
Kinetic, an objects movement creates energy
Thermal energy
Kinetic, vibration and movement if molecules
Radiant energy (sub)
Electromagnetic waves, kinetic
Electrical energy
Kinetic, movement of electrons
Chemical energy
Potential, stored in bonds of atoms and molecules
Nuclear energy
Both, stored in nucleus of an atom; released when nucleus splits or combines
Sound energy
Kinetic, vibration of waves through material
Gravitational energy
Potential energy of position or height
