CHM1025C Module One Homework Packet

Part E1: Energy Transformations                         5 points

 

Identify two forms of energy that are involved in each of the following energy conversions:

 

1.    relating to a fossil fuel plant:

         a. Burning coal converts water to steam:

 

 

         b. A turbine spins and drives an electrical generator:

 

 

 

2.   Solar Hot Water Energy Panels:

 

 

 

3.   Photovoltaic Solar Energy Panels:

 

 

 

4.   Radioactive emissions vaporize water into steam

 

 

 

5.   Identify two forms of energy that are involved in each of the following devices:

 

a.   Flashlight

 

b.   Solar Calculator

 

c.   Lead-acid battery

 

6.   Classify the following energy sources as renewable and nonrenewable:
a. Biomass                                                f.  Hydropower
b. Petroleum                                    g. Coal
c. Geothermal                                 h. natural gas
d. Wind                                            i.  solar

e.   Uranium                                                j.  propane