this is the energy of moving electrons. Most devices in your home run on this type of energy
electrical energy
this is the energy of a compound that changes as its atoms are rearranged to form a new compound. It is a from of potential energy
chemical energy
this refers to Newton's 3rd law of motion that states that if a force is exerted, another force occurs that is equal in size and opposite direction
action/reaction
this refers to any characteristic of matter. This term is science, whereas the term trait is used in life science
property
this is a measurement of the amount of thermal energy in an object
temperature
this is the theory that proposes that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases
germ theory
this is the form of energy associated with changes in the nucleus of an atom. The process of fission and fusion both produce this type of energy
nuclear energy
these are harmful substances that can ruin the quality of the air or water
pollutants
these are nonrenewable energy resources that form in the Earth's crust over millions of years from the buried remains of once-living organisms. Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of these.
fossil fuels
this is the energy produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles. This can be transmitted through a vacuum