Intro to energy
What is potential energy
energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
How do plants turn into coal?
the heat and pressure
Why do nutrition labels use Calories, rather than calories?
A capital “C” in “calories” signals a large calorie, while a lowercase “c” means it's small.
what is Chemical Potential Energy
The energy stores in the nuclei of atoms is nuclear energy.
Identify 3 ways you could make a Flame go out.
Putting out the Flame with Your Fingers or taking the oxygen out or water
What is Absolute Zero?
the lowest temperature
. Electromagnetic Radiation: Includes:
Includes microwaves and x rays and visible lights
identify 3 sources of Energy in a Wildfire.
Where is nearly all Mass in an Atom?
The nucleus
Why do you think Nutrition Labels express the Energy content of foods and beverages in Calories, rather than calories?
so its not that bad
Contrast Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy.
Potential energy is energy based on position, whereas kinetic energy is energy based on motion
Why is the Celsius Scale easier to use than the Fahrenheit Scale when it comes to Water?
it perfectly pins down the melting and boiling points of water at zero degrees and one hundred (almost) degrees Celsius
Why can't a Fire continue after smothering a Flame?
there is no oxygen for the fire to breath
How easily and quickly would a Chemical Reaction with high Activation Energy occur?
the higher the activation energy, the slower the chemical reaction will be
what is a Anions?