Chemical & Physical Reactions

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Units Related to Heat & Temperature

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Atoms

Molecules Temperature States of Matter Energy Can Change Forms Kinetic Energy & Temperature State change: Evaporation & Melting Thermal Energy

Atoms

Molecules Temperature Energy: Sources & Forms Energy Can Change Forms Kinetic Energy & Temperature Light/Electromagnetic Radiation Light Reflection and Color Thermal Energy Thermal Conductors & Insulators

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The research reported here was supported by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, through Grant R305A170176 to Carnegie Mellon University (Klahr Lab). The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of the Institute or the U.S. Department of Education.