Microscopic Energy at the molecular (small)levels Translational energy:molecules move around Rotational energy:individual atoms rotate about the axis forming the molecular bond Vibrational energy:individual atoms vibrate about the center of mass of the molecular bond Electronic energy:electrons in an atom or molecule are bound in particular configurations combine these to get sensible energy that depends on temperature for ideal gases 上游充通大 March 5,2019 9 SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITYMarch 5, 2019 9 – Translational energy: molecules move around – Rotational energy: individual atoms rotate about the axis forming the molecular bond – Vibrational energy: individual atoms vibrate about the center of mass of the molecular bond – Electronic energy: electrons in an atom or molecule are bound in particular configurations Microscopic Energy at the molecular (small) levels combine these to get sensible energy that depends on temperature for ideal gases