What happens when thermal energy is taken away
When thermal energy is taken away from matter particles move more slowly. When thermal energy is added to matter particles move faster.
It increases.
Energy must be added or taken away.
When thermal energy is taken away from matter, the particles will lose energy and slow down, leading to a decrease in temperature. As the particles slow down, they may eventually come together and form a solid if enough energy is removed. This process is known as cooling or condensation.
If enough energy is taken away from water vapour, it will condense to form water (in liquid form). This is because a gaseous state requires more energy than a liquid state (and a liquid state requires more energy than a solid state).
As energy is taken away from a substance, the particles within the substance slow down and lose kinetic energy. Eventually, the particles may form a solid structure as they come closer together due to the reduction of thermal energy.
Energy is lost
energy
It becomes cold.
You can't drive.
They get taken away
It is taken away