What is the scientific meaning of the term heat?

A
Average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance

B
Energy stored in bonds between particles of matter

C
Transfer of energy due to a temperature difference

D
Energy required to cause a sample of matter to burn

1 answer

The scientific meaning of the term "heat" is:

C: Transfer of energy due to a temperature difference.

Heat refers specifically to the transfer of thermal energy from one object or system to another due to a difference in temperature.