Science Flashcards
1
Q
Convection
A
Transfer of heat through a fluid
2
Q
Radiation
A
Transfer of heat through electro-magnetic waves
3
Q
Thermal insulator
A
Slows down heat transfer because of air pockets
4
Q
Heat of fusion
A
Energy needed to melt
5
Q
Heat of vaporization
A
Energy required to vaporize
6
Q
Endothermic phase change
A
Energy absorbed by the substance in its surroundings
7
Q
Exothermic phase change
A
Energy is released from the substance out to its surroundings
8
Q
Conduction
A
Transfer of heat by direct contact
