Energy and Chemistry of Life Flashcards
Is the ability to do work
Energy
is done when an object is moved over a distance.
Work
the energy contained by moving object.
Kinetic energy
is the energy matter has because of its position.
POTENTIAL ENERGY
There are 6 forms of Energy:
- Mechanical Energy
- Chemical Energy
- Electrical Energy
- Radiant Energy
- Thermal or Heat Energy
- Nuclear Energy
puts something in motion
• moves cars and lifts elevators
• the ____ of the system is the sum of its kinetic and potential energy
Mechanical energy
puts something in motion
• moves cars and lifts elevators
• the ____ of the system is the sum of its kinetic and potential energy
Mechanical energy
the energy stored in molecules and chemical compounds
found in food, wood, coal, petroleum and other fuels
Chemical Energy
resulting from the flow of electric charge
can be used to perform work such as lighting a bulb, heating a cooking element
Electric Energy
is a “secondary” source of energy
electricity
the energy of electromagnetic waves
these waves can travel through space
Radiant Energy
electromagnetic radiation is made up of tiny particles called
Photons
is a form of radiant energy that is visible to the human eye
Light energy
produced when a rise in temperature causes atoms and molecules to move faster and collide with each other.
the energy that comes from the temperature of the heated substance is called
Thermal energy or heat
is the energy in the nucleus, or core, of an atom
Nuclear energy