Key Terms
Anthropogenic: Anything that is caused by human involvement i.e. pollution
Chemical Reaction: A process that involves the change in energy and shape of the molecules or elements in a reaction
Exothermic Reaction: An exothermic reaction is a type of chemical reaction that has a net releases heat or energy
Endothermic Reaction: An endothermic reaction is a type chemical reaction that has a net gain of heat
Chemical Bond: A chemical bond is the energy or force that holds atoms together to form a molecule
Chemical Energy: Chemical energy is a form of potential energy that lies with in the bonds of a molecule
Thermal Energy: Thermal energy is a from of energy that is generated from the increase in velocity of molecules in a substance usually generating heat
Kinetic Energy: Kinetic energy is the form of energy that is shown through the objects motion and movement
Electrical Energy: Electrical energy is the form of energy that is directed by the flow of electric charges
Electrical Generator: An electrical generator a device that converts mechanical energy in to electrical energy
Combustion: Combustion is a form of chemical reaction where a substance burns (breaking bonds) in an exothermic reaction
Energy Efficiency: Energy efficiency is defined by the ratio between the useful energy that can be used and the energy that used to make that energy. For example, If an energy source is easily accessible and it produces a lot, we call this energy efficient
Chemical Reaction: A process that involves the change in energy and shape of the molecules or elements in a reaction
Exothermic Reaction: An exothermic reaction is a type of chemical reaction that has a net releases heat or energy
Endothermic Reaction: An endothermic reaction is a type chemical reaction that has a net gain of heat
Chemical Bond: A chemical bond is the energy or force that holds atoms together to form a molecule
Chemical Energy: Chemical energy is a form of potential energy that lies with in the bonds of a molecule
Thermal Energy: Thermal energy is a from of energy that is generated from the increase in velocity of molecules in a substance usually generating heat
Kinetic Energy: Kinetic energy is the form of energy that is shown through the objects motion and movement
Electrical Energy: Electrical energy is the form of energy that is directed by the flow of electric charges
Electrical Generator: An electrical generator a device that converts mechanical energy in to electrical energy
Combustion: Combustion is a form of chemical reaction where a substance burns (breaking bonds) in an exothermic reaction
Energy Efficiency: Energy efficiency is defined by the ratio between the useful energy that can be used and the energy that used to make that energy. For example, If an energy source is easily accessible and it produces a lot, we call this energy efficient