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Heat Test Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| exothermic reaction | a chemical reaction that releases heat |
| endothermic reaction | a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy |
| conductor | a substance that transfers thermal energy very well |
| insulator | a substance that does not transfer thermal energy very well |
| Conduction | the transfer of thermal energy through solids (direct contact) |
| Convection | heat transfer through liquids and gases |
| convection current | the heating, cooling, and re-heating of a liquid or gas, resulting in a circular motion |
| Radiation | the transfer of heat energy through space |