Radience

Intro to Thermal Energy MS-PS1-6

NGSS

chemical reaction

the process where substances change into different substances through the breaking of chemical bonds
chemical reaction Simple Definition

conductivity

the ability of a material to let heat or electricity pass through
conductivity Simple Definition

endothermic reaction

a heat-absorbing chemical reaction, like ice melting
endothermic reaction Simple Definition

exothermic reaction

a heat-releasing chemical reaction, like burning or combustion
exothermic reaction Simple Definition

insulation

a material that slows the transfer of heat energy
insulation Simple Definition

temperature

how hot or cold something is, it is determined by the kinetic energy of its particles
temperature Simple Definition

thermal energy

the energy of the moving particles in an object
thermal energy Simple Definition

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