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During photosynthesis, what type of energy is solar energy converted into?
During photosynthesis, what type of energy is solar energy converted into?
- Nuclear energy
- Potential energy
- Kinetic energy
- Chemical energy (correct)
Energy can be created or destroyed but its total quantity remains the same.
Energy can be created or destroyed but its total quantity remains the same.
False (B)
What two broad categories have scientists classified everything in the universe into?
What two broad categories have scientists classified everything in the universe into?
Matter and Energy
The process by which plants make food using sunlight is called ___________.
The process by which plants make food using sunlight is called ___________.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions.
In what two ways has energy traditionally been defined in science?
In what two ways has energy traditionally been defined in science?
The sun is a secondary source of energy, deriving its power from other stars.
The sun is a secondary source of energy, deriving its power from other stars.
Besides sunlight, what other resources does a plant draw upon to produce food?
Besides sunlight, what other resources does a plant draw upon to produce food?
Transformations of energy are governed by the laws of ___________.
Transformations of energy are governed by the laws of ___________.
Which of the following is the best definition of heat, according to the text?
Which of the following is the best definition of heat, according to the text?
Flashcards
What is Energy?
What is Energy?
The capacity to do work.
Matter vs. Energy
Matter vs. Energy
Matter is the "stuff" of the universe, while energy is what moves the "stuff."
How is energy transferred?
How is energy transferred?
Energy is transferred to cause motion against force or to change temperature.
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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What is the Sun?
What is the Sun?
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What is Thermochemistry?
What is Thermochemistry?
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Study Notes
- Everything in the universe is classified into matter and energy.
- Matter is considered the "stuff", while energy is what moves the "stuff".
- The sun is the primary source of energy in the universe.
- Energy from the sun, also known as sunlight, transforms into various forms, yet its total amount remains constant.
- During photosynthesis, plants convert solar energy into chemical energy to grow and produce food.
- The chemical energy in food is then converted to other forms to sustain life.
- Energy is essential for mobility, lighting, heating, manufacturing, cooking, and running household appliances.
- Understanding the nature and transformation of energy is crucial.
- Energy is the capacity to do work and can be transferred in two ways: to cause motion of an object against a force, or to cause a change in temperature.
- Heat is a form of energy that brings about temperature changes when transferred.
- This chapter focuses on:
- Energy changes accompanying chemical reactions.
- Principles of heat flow.
- Laws governing the transformation of energy.
- Leaves take in carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen
- Plants draw up water and minerals from the ground through roots.
- Sunlight gives chloroplasts energy to make sugar (food).
- Chapter objectives:
- Explain the energy changes during chemical reactions.
- Differentiate exothermic and endothermic processes.
- Explain the first law of thermodynamics.
- Explain enthalpy of a reaction.
- Calculate the change in enthalpy of a given reaction using Hess' Law.
- Write and interpret thermochemical equations.
- Determine the heat of neutralization.
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