Thermal Energy Study Guide

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the study guide on thermal energy, including definitions and explanations of important terms.

Variable

Something that can change in an experiment.

Dependent Variable

What you measure or observe (the result) in an experiment.

Independent Variable

What you change on purpose in the experiment.

Control Variable

Things that stay the same so the test is fair.

Mean (Average)

Add up all numbers, then divide by how many there are.

Evaporation

When a liquid changes into a gas.

Condensation

When a gas cools down and becomes a liquid.

Matter

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Molecules

Tiny particles that make up all matter.

Fair Test

An experiment where only one variable changes to ensure valid results.

Data Analysis

Evaluating data to form a conclusion based on experiment results.