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Heat and Temperature
Chapter 10
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03/08/2005

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Term
Heat
Definition
transfer of energy between objects of different temperatures
Term
Heat always transfers from __________ temps to ____________ temps
Definition
high to low
Term
How is thermal energy transferred?
Definition
heat
Term
Heat transfers KE from ____________ molecules to ______________ molecules.
Definition
faster to slower
Term
Thermal Equilibrium
Definition
the transfer of kinetic energy continues until the objects reach the same temperature.
Term
Thermal Energy
Definition
the total energy of the particles that make up a substance.
Term
What 3 things does thermal energy depend on?
Definition
temperature, total mass, and type of matter
Term
Specific Heat
Definition
Amount of energy needed to change the temperature of a kg of substance 1 degree Celcius
Term
Who invented the first themometer?
Definition
Galileo in 1597
Term
Temperature
Definition
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a sample of matter.
Term
the higher the kinetic energy the __________________ the temperature.
Definition
higher
Term
Thermal Expansion
Definition
most substances expand when heated and contract when cooled.
Term
What principle does a thermometer work on?
Definition
Thermal Expansion
Term
Farenheit
freezing point: ____________
boiling point: ____________
Definition
32 degrees F
212 degrees F
Term
Celcius
freezing point
boiling point
Definition
O degrees C
100 degree C
Term
Kelvin Scale
freezing point
boiling point
Definition
273 K
373 K
Term
Proper S unit for temperature is _____________.
Definition
Kelvin (K)
Term
Conduction
Definition
transfer of thermal energy from one object to another by direct contact
Term
Convection
Definition
the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of a liquid or gas
Term
Particles in motion have _______ energy
Definition
kinetic
Term
What is the lowest possible temperature or the absolute zero?
Definition
O kelvin
Term
what happens to substances when they are heated?
Definition
They expand
Term
Scientists use ___________ or _________ to measure temperture.
Definition
kelvin or celcius
Term
Specific Heat Capacity
Definition
The amount of energy needed to change the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 degree Celcius.
Term
A finger placed in a cup of hot water is an example of what?
Definition
Conduction
Term
Feeling the warmth from a fire in the fireplace is due to what?
Definition
Radiation
Term
Gold has a specific heat of 129J/kg/degree C. This means that it requires ______ Joules of energy to raise __________ Kg of gold ______ degree celcius
Definition
129 J, 1 Kg 1 degree celcius
Term
Particles of a ____________ vibrate in place.
Definition
solid
Term
Most thermometers work on the principle of ___________ ___________.
Definition
Thermal Expansion
Term
Particles of a ___________ are able to slide past one another.
Definition
Liquid
Term
Particles of a ___________ move independently of each other.
Definition
Gas
Term
Why does water get hotter quicker than sand?
Definition
Water has a higher specific heat than sand.
Term
Many cooking utencils do not have metal handles. Why?
Definition
Metal is a conductor, therefore it is better to use wood or plasic which are insulators.
Term
Which of the following does NOT vary with the mass of a substance?
heat, themal energy, temperature
Definition
Temperature
Term
68 ml is equal to ________ grams of water.
Definition
68
Term
When 2 substances have the same temperature, they have the same ___________ kinetic energy.
Definition
Average
Term
Heat is the transfer of _________ between objects at different _________.
Definition
energy, temperature
Term
Is burning something a chemical or physical change?
Definition
Chemical
Term
How is energy transfered from the sun to Earth?
Definition
Radiation
Term
What state of matter has the lowest average kinetic energy?
Definition
A solid
Term
A reminder from Mrs. Bosse
Definition
Make sure to review Chapter 10 in the book and your notes. B day science classes have the test on Tues.after break. Have a great spring break! Take some time to study. (:
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