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Nature of Heat Vocabulary

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Thermal EnergyThe total energy of particles of a substance or material.
HeatForm of energy caused by the internal motion of molecules of matter.
EndothermicA chemical change that absorbs heat.
ExothermicA chemical change that gives off heat.
ConductionHeat transfer from one substance to another by direct contact.
ConvectionHeat transfer in liquids and gases by the movement of molecules.
RadiationHeat transfer through space.
CalorieThe amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water 1 C
Specific HeatThe amount of heat needed to raise or lower the temperature of 1 g of a substance 1 C.
Thermal ExpanisionThe increase in size of a substance due to heat.
InsulatorAny substance that does not conduct heat or electricity easily.
ConductorAny substance that permits the flow of heat or electricity freely.



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