Heat Versus Temperature
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Objective
I can differentiate between heat and temperature at the molecular level.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of a substance, while heat is the flow of kinetic energy.
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Heat always flows from hot to cold objects due to collisions and transfer of kinetic energy between particles.
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When two objects reach the same temperature, they are in equilibrium, meaning the rate of kinetic energy transfer between them is equal.
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Practice
12 questions
Define temperature in terms of molecular kinetic energy.
Explain the difference between heat and temperature, using the concept of kinetic energy.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain the difference between heat and temperature at the molecular level. In your explanation, include how energy is transferred when two objects of different temperatures are in contact.”
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