Thermodynamics Flashcards
A measure of the average kinetic energy of atoms and molecules in a system
Temperature
What is the equation for kinetic energy?
(1/2)mv^2
As velocity increases, temperature ____________ as long as the mass remains constant
Increases
As kinetic energy increases, velocity ___________
increases
How do you convert Celsius to Kelvin?
K= C+273
The distribution of kinetic energy increases as temperature ___________
Increases
Energy is transferred from a _______ kinetic energy system to a _________ kinetic energy system
High, low
The actual chemical reaction that is taking place
System
The entire universe outside of the chemical reaction
Surroundings
If heat is transferred into the system it is shown by a _____
+
If heat is transferred out of an energy system is is shown by a ___
-
The products in an endothermic reaction have ________ potential energy
More
The products in an endothermic reaction have _______ kinetic energy
Less
Touching an endothermic reaction feels ________
Cold
The products of an exothermic reaction contain ______ potential energy
Less
