Energy in the Atom (2) Flashcards

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Potential Energy

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Energy stored in the system. Could be released.

- In Atoms PE is stored in the mass of the particles and the binding system that hold the structure together.

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Kinetic Energy

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Generated by motion.

- In Atoms the movement of Electrons generates Kinetic Energy.

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Law of Conservation of Matter

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Matter can neither be created nor destroyed; only change in form

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; only change form

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Electron Volts (eV)

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  • Measure for Radiation

- The amount of energy gained by the charge of one Electron moved across the potential difference of one volt.

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Energy Prefixes

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  • Kiloelectro-Volts (KeV = 1000 V)

- Megaelectron-Volts (Mev = 1,000,000 eV)

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