Energy

ENERGY 

• Topics

  • Analyze the energy in a system, including describing energy in terms of the motion and interactions of matter and radiation and recognizing that energy in systems is continually transferred from one object to another and between its possible forms (e.g., kinetic, potential). (DNG)

• Demonstrate knowledge of how different manifestations of energy (e.g., sound, light, thermal energy) can be modeled as a combination of energy associated with the motion of particles and energy associated with the relative position of these particles.

  • Apply knowledge of heat, specific heat, enthalpy of fusion, enthalpy of vaporization, and enthalpy of reaction to perform calculations (e.g., calorimetry) and explain phenomena. (DNG)

  • Interpret heating and cooling curves. (DNG)

• Apply knowledge of the energy changes associated with the breaking or forming of chemical bonds during a chemical process.

• Analyze the benefits and hazards of the use of radiation, radioactivity, and nuclear energy, in comparison to nonnuclear processes.

• Demonstrate knowledge of electric power generation from fossil fuels and alternative fuels (e.g., solar, tidal, nuclear).

• Apply knowledge of the source of the energy produced by the sun and how this energy is captured on Earth.

• Demonstrate knowledge of energy production and use associated with photosynthesis and cellular respiration.