What is heat and temperature

Question

What Is heat and tenperature

Answer 1

When used in chemistry, 'heat' refers to the process of transferring energy between two objects due to a difference in temperature. Heat does not actually refer to the energy of the system. 

 

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules in the system. Higher kinetic energy = Higher Temperature. The temperature of two objects in contact determines the direction of heat transfer. 

Answer 2

Hello, Alejandro, 

 

I would add to Michael's good definition that heat measures the transfer of energy from a warmer system to a cooler system and is measured in units of Joules. Temperature is measured in units such as degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. 

 

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Answer 3

Heat is the energy that is released due to friction caused by particles in the atmosphere.  Temperature is the measured value to indicate the level of heat.

 

For example.  a low temperature indicates a low level of heat.