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What is conduction?
What is convection?
What is radiation?
What are the three states of matter?
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Which state of matter has the most energy?
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What describes the particle arrangement and motion of a solid?
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What does temperature measure?
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Heat is a measure of how much energy flows from ______________ objects to _____________ objects.
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Heat is the same thing as temperature.
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How does heat flow?
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What is thermal expansion?
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How do convection currents work?
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What is energy?
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What is a pure substance?
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What happens to molecules when temperature is added or removed?
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Study Notes
Heat Transfer Mechanisms
- Conduction: Transfer of heat through direct contact; example includes cooking eggs in a hot pan.
- Convection: Heat transfer through a medium, such as liquids or gases; exemplified by boiling water.
- Radiation: Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves; microwave ovens cook food through radiation.
States of Matter
- Categories: Three states exist—solid, liquid, gas.
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Energy Levels:
- Gas possesses the highest kinetic energy as particles are far apart and move freely.
- Solid has the lowest kinetic energy with tightly packed particles that vibrate minimally.
Particle Behavior
- Solid: Particles are closely packed; limited movement, primarily vibration.
- Liquid: Particles are relatively close and can flow, allowing moderate movement.
- Gas: Particles are widely spaced and move rapidly and independently.
Temperature and Heat
- Temperature Measurement: Measures the average kinetic energy of particles; an increase in temperature correlates to increased particle movement.
- Heat Definition: Represents energy transfer from hot to cold objects; distinct from temperature itself.
Heat Transfer Dynamics
- Heat Flow: Energy transfers from warmer to cooler objects; for example, hot sand transfers heat to cooler bare feet.
- Thermal Expansion: As heat is applied, molecules move faster, causing them to spread apart and the object to expand.
Convection Currents
- Mechanism: Hot air rises while cold air sinks due to differences in density; hot air is less dense, resulting in upward movement, whereas cold air is denser and sinks.
Energy Fundamentals
- Energy: Defined as the ability to cause change or perform work.
- Pure Substance: Composed of only one type of atom or molecule; an example is pure iron consisting solely of iron atoms.
Particle Temperature Response
- Increased Temperature: Particles move further apart with increased kinetic energy.
- Decreased Temperature: Particles come closer together and kinetic energy diminishes when heat is removed.
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