Chemistry: Temperature, Calorie, and Scientific Notation

These flashcards cover key concepts related to temperature, calorie measurement, scientific notation, and significant figures.

Calorie

The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Significant Figures

Digits in a number that carry meaningful information about its precision.

Scientific Notation

A way of expressing numbers that are too large or too small to be conveniently written in standard decimal form.

Initial Point in Water Measurement

The starting point used to measure temperature change in water, which can affect significant figures.

Final Point in Water Measurement

The ending point used to measure temperature change in water, necessary for calculation.

Travel Distance Calculation

The process of determining the time needed to travel a certain distance at a given speed.

Temperature

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

Factor of Determination

A key value that limits accuracy in calculations, often associated with significant figures.

Risk in Travel Timing

The margin of error estimated based on variables like speed and distance traveled.