Heat

Definition

Heat refers to the transfer of energy between objects or systems due to a temperature difference. It can be measured in joules (J) or kilojoules (kJ).

Related terms

Temperature:

Temperature is the measure of how hot or cold an object is. It determines the direction and rate at which heat will flow.

Calorimeter: A calorimeter is an instrument used to measure the amount of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

Endothermic:

An endothermic process or reaction absorbs heat from its surroundings, causing its surroundings to cool down.