5 Questions
What happens when a substance is heated?
The atoms/molecules gain energy and move faster
Which of the following statements about temperature is true?
Temperature is a measurement of the average speed of atoms/molecules
What happens to the volume of a substance when it is cooled?
The volume decreases
How do the collisions between atoms/molecules change when a substance is heated?
The collisions become stronger and more frequent
What happens to the atoms/molecules themselves when a substance is heated or cooled?
They remain the same size
Learn about how energy is transferred through heating and cooling, resulting in changes in the speed of atoms/molecules which affect the temperature. Explore how temperature is a measure of the average speed of particles.
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