CHM 110 Wk 2 Discussion – Energy

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week we learn about energy and how it is transferred through the environment.

Describe a situation from your everyday experience where you have heard the word energy. What did the word mean in that context?

Now describe what energy means in a scientific context. Compare and contrast the use of the word energy from everyday conversation and chemistry terminology. How might thinking about the word in different ways change the intended meaning of a statement? Use your everyday example to help support your answer.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.