| − | '''Heat''' is generated by the [[kinetic energy]] of a collection of interacting particles. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> Heat is generally measured in [[joule|joules]]. | + | '''Heat''' is generated by the [[kinetic energy]] of a collection of interacting [[particle]]s. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> Heat is generally measured in [[joule]]s, though [[calorie]]s and [[BTU]]s are also used as units. |