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G8, 4.2 Part 3
Physical Science: Potential Energy
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Science
8th Grade
01/27/2011

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Term
law of conservation of energy
Definition
energy cannot be created or destroyed; the total amount of energy in the system stays the same.
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change in form of energy
Definition
energy can be converted (changed) from one form to another
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chemical potential energy
Definition
energy stored in the bonds holding atoms and molecules together.
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chemical bonds
Definition
energy that holds atoms and compounds together
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nuclear potential energy
Definition
energy stored in the center of atoms that holds protons and neutrons together
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