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Title Introduction to energy- a chemical context
Description The relationship between potential energy and the position of matter when the particles are attracted to each other (like with ions) is examined. An important aspect of this analysis is the how the reference potential energy is defined in a chemical context.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Discussion Prompts, Guided Activity, Homework
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords bonding, kinetic energy, potential energy, states of matter
Simulation(s) Energy Skate Park (HTML5)


Author(s) Ted Clark
School / Organization The Ohio State University
Date submitted 23/06/30
Date updated 23/06/30