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what is the name of the theory that explains that matter is composed of tiny particles?
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The energy of a particle or an object due to its motion is called __.
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Section 10.1

Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Heat

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what is the name of the theory that explains that matter is composed of tiny particles? Kinetic Molecular Theory
The energy of a particle or an object due to its motion is called __. Kinetic Energy
The measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles in a sample of matter is called __. Temperature
The temperature scale from the English or Imperial system is called __. Fahrenheit Scale
The temperature scale form the metric system is called __. Celsius Scale
The temperature scale that is also known as the centigrade scale is the __. Celsius Scale
The temperature scale from the SI system is called __. Kelvin Scale
The temperature scale that does not have any negative numbers is the __. Kelvin Scale
The coldest temperature that any substance can attain in known as __. Absolute Zero
The total energy of all the particles in a solid, liquid, or as is known as __. Thermal Energy
The stored energy of an object, due to the position of the of the particles, is called __. Potential Energy
The amount of thermal energy that transfers from an area of higher temperature to an area of lower temperature is called __. Heat
The transfer of heat by direct contact between the particles is called __. Conduction
Materials that transfer heat easily are known as __. Thermal conductors
Materials that do not transfer heat easily are known as __. Insulators
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