CHM 2045C Module Seven Sample Exam Answers

Module Seven Part K: Chapter 6 Vocabulary 5 points

1. _Thermodynamics_ is the science of heat and work.

2. __Energy__________is the capacity to do work.

3. __Kinetic__________energy is the energy of motion.

4. __Potential_________energy is the energy of position or stored energy.

5. __System___________is the object, collection of objects, being studied.

6. __Surroundings______is everything other than what is being studied.

7. _Exothermic Process_ - heat is given off (heat is transferred from the system

to the surroundings.

8. _Endothermic Process - heat is absorbed (heat is transferred from the surroundings

to the system.

9. _Specific Heat _______ is the quantity of heat energy needed to raise the temperature

of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Kelvin or Celsius.

10. _Joule____ is the preferred (SI) heat energy unit.

Write the word and the definition for one of Chapter 6 vocabulary words not included above.