๐Ÿงชap chemistry review

Internal Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Internal Energy refers to the total kinetic and potential energy associated with random motion of molecules within an object or system.