Potential and Kinetic Energy in Chemistry

10th GradeChemistry50 min

aligned to Hs-ps3-5 Develop And Use A Model Of Two Objects Interacting Through Electric Or Magnetic Fields To Illustrate The Forces Between Objects And The Changes In Energy Of The Objects Due To The Interaction

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between potential and kinetic energy in chemical systems.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

9 min

Types of Energy - Kinetic, Potential, and More!

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Guided Notes

10 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Kinetic energy is the energy of objects currently in motion, while potential energy is the energy stored inside an object with the potential to move or change.

  • Mechanical energy is the energy of motion, and it has two parts: kinetic and potential.

  • Energy exists in many different forms, including thermal, light, sound, electrical, chemical, and mechanical.

Practice

15 min

11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Give an example of a chemical system with potential energy and another with kinetic energy. Explain why each example demonstrates that type of energy.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
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