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.
2
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Kinetic Energy
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Generated by motion.
- In Atoms the movement of Electrons generates Kinetic Energy.
3
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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
4
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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.
5
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Energy Prefixes
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- Kiloelectro-Volts (KeV = 1000 V)
- Megaelectron-Volts (Mev = 1,000,000 eV)