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Title

G8, 4.2 Part 3

Description

Physical Science: Potential Energy

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Subject

Science

Level

8th Grade

Created

01/27/2011

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Term

law of conservation of energy

Definition

energy cannot be created or destroyed; the total amount of energy in the system stays the same.

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change in form of energy

Definition

energy can be converted (changed) from one form to another

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chemical potential energy

Definition

energy stored in the bonds holding atoms and molecules together.

Term

chemical bonds

Definition

energy that holds atoms and compounds together

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nuclear potential energy

Definition

energy stored in the center of atoms that holds protons and neutrons together