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CHE 105/110 Introduction to Chemistry - Exercises and Answers

Energy

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QUESTION ANSWER

1.

Define energy. How is work related to energy?

1.

Energy is the ability to do work. Work is a form of energy.

3.

Express the quantity of 422 J in calories.

3.

101 cal

5.

Express the quantity 55.69 cal in joules.

5.

233.0 J

7.

How does a Calorie differ from a calorie?

7.

A Calorie is actually a kilocalorie, or 1,000 calories.

9.

What is the law of conservation of energy?

9.

The total energy of an isolated system does not increase or decrease.

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