Key concepts 1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What does a thermometer show an example of?
A
Heating and cooling a liquid
2
Q
Why does the thermometer move up?
A
When heated, the molecules of the liquid in the thermometer move faster, causing them to get a little farther apart.
3
Q
Why does the thermometer move down?
A
When cooled, the molecules of the liquid in the thermometer move slower, causing them to get a little closer together.
