Thermal Energy

Question 0

Balance; when heat energy transfers from hot to cold it always reaches equilibrium. (Combine hot and cold water= warm water)

Answer 0

Equilibrium

Question 1

A form of energy caused by motion of molecules in a substance. (Heat always transfers from hot to cold)

Answer 1

Heat

Question 2

An object that allows energy to flow easily. (Ex. Metal)

Answer 2

Conductor

Question 3

An object that does not allow energy to flow easily. (Ex. Rubber)

Answer 3

Insulator

Question 4

Heat transfer between two objects directly touching. (Touching a burner)

Answer 4

Conduction

Question 5

Heat transfer in liquids and gases where hot rises and cold sinks. (Lava lamp)

Answer 5

Convection

Question 6

Heat transfer through empty space. (Sun to the hood of a car)

Answer 6

Radiation

Question 7

The point at which a liquid becomes a gas. (For water this is 100C)

Answer 7

Boiling Point

Question 8

The point at which a liquid becomes a solid. (For water this is 0C)

Answer 8

Freezing Point

Question 9

A measure of the average kinetic energy in an object.

Answer 9

Temperature

Question 10

Energy of motion. (Molecules moving have kinetic energy which creates heat)

Answer 10

Kinetic Energy