Science Energy Test Terms

Question 1

The ability to cause change

Answer 1

Energy

Question 2

Energy due to motion (moving energy)

Answer 2

Kinetic Energy

Question 3

A substance that changes the rate of a chemical reaction without any permanent change to its own structure

Answer 3

Catalyst

Question 4

Chemical reaction that absorbs energy

Answer 4

Endothermic Reaction

Question 5

Waves transference

Answer 5

Radiation

Question 6

Chemical Reaction that releases energy

Answer 6

Exothermic Reaction

Question 7

Measure of the average kinetic energy in an object’s atoms

Answer 7

Temperature

Question 8

Atom collision transference (solids)

Answer 8

Conduction

Question 9

Particles move between objects of different temperatures (liquids/gases)

Answer 9

Convection

Question 10

Transfer of energy from one object to another due to a difference in temperature

Answer 10

Heat

Question 11

Stored Energy (object is not moving)

Answer 11

Potential Energy

Question 12

Compounds are broken down, and/or new compounds are formed (energy is transformed)

Answer 12

Chemical Reaction