Why do particles of matter transfer thermal energy?

Answer 1

Matter is needed to transfer thermal energy by conduction and convection. Conduction happens through a substance when there is a difference in thermal energies between regions. Convection is the movement within a fluid caused by hotter material to rise and colder material to sink and transfer heat.

Answer 2

They transfer energy because as they gain heat which gives the particles more energy to move freely, the particles will inevitably collision into each other, so as this collision occurs the thermal energy is transfered to the newly hit particle, this would explain why heat is transfered quicker in solids, because the area between each particle is less than liquids and gases because it's particles are closely packed.

Answer 3

Thermal conduction is the transfer of energy

Answer 4

The particles move around; thus, they have kinetic energy.