4. Thermal Energy
Made from the atoms moving in an
object
Atoms are the building blocks of
matter
We associate this with heat
Heat causes the atoms to move faster
Thermal energy is involved when
boiling liquids
5. Chemical Energy
Energy stored in bonds of chemical
compounds
Chemical compounds are the
combination of atoms and molecules
Water is a chemical compound – it is the
combination of oxygen and hydrogen
molecules
When you eat, you release chemical energy
Chemical energy could be released during
chemical reactions as well.
6. Electrical Energy
The moving of electrical charges
that produces electricity and
energy
Examples:
Anything that requires
electricity to work…like your
TV, your computer
7. Nuclear Energy
Energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom
from fission of fusion
The nucleus is the center of the atom that
contains the protons and neutrons (electrons
are found outside of the nucleus)
Fission – one atom SPLITS into two
Uranium is usually used in nuclear power plants
The Uranium atom is split to release nuclear
energy
Fusion - two atoms COMBINE into one
This only occurs in the sun!!!
