Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Heat
Thermal Energy – The total energy (potential and kinetic) of all of the particles in an object. The greater the thermal energy … the greater the kinetic energy.
Heat – Thermal energy that is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object. Example: A cup of hot tea has thermal energy. Heat is transferred from the cup to your hand.
Think Pair Share Describe the flow of heat from one object to another.
The Flow of Heat
Temperature Temperature – A measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in matter. The higher the temperature of the particles, the more kinetic energy they have. Temperature is measured using a thermometer.
Temperature Scales ScaleBoiling PointFreezing Point Fahrenheit212 degrees F32 degrees F Celsius100 degrees C0 degrees C Kelvin373 degrees K273 degrees K Absolute Zero – when particles stop moving occurs at 0 degrees K.
Flow Map Create a flow map that shows the transfer of thermal energy from the sun to an ice cube in a cup of water.