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11 thermal properties of matter Flashcards

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Definition

Heat Capacity

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The amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of the body by 1K or 1°C.

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Formula

Heat Capacity

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Q = C∆θ

Q = thermal energy
C = heat capacity
∆θ = change in temperature

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Definition

Specific Heat Capacity

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The amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of the substance by 1K or 1°C.

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Formula

Specific Heat Capacity

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Q = mc∆θ

m = mass in kg
c = specific heat capacity
∆θ = change in temperature

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Definition

Melting

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A process where energy is supplied to change the state of a substance from solid to liquid without a change in temperature.

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Definition

Freezing

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A process where the state of a substance is changed from liquid to solid without a change in temperature.

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Definition

Boiling

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A process where energy is supplied to change the state of a substance from liquid to gas without a change in temperature.

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Definition

Condensation

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A process where the state of a substance is changed from gas to liquid without a change in temperature.

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Factors

Evaporation

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  • Temperature
  • Exposed surface area
  • Relative humidity
  • Wind
  • Pressure
  • Boiling Point of liquid
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Definition

Latent Heat

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The energy needed to change the state of a substance from solid to liquid or from liquid to gas.

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Definition

Latent Heat of Fusion

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The energy needed to change the state of a substance from solid to liquid without a change in temperature.

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Definition

Latent Heat of Vaporisation

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The energy needed to change the state of a substance from liquid to gas without a change in temperature.

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Definition

Specific Latent Heat of Fusion

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The amount of thermal energy needed to change a unit mass of the substance from solid to liquid without a change in temperature.

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Definition

Specific Latent Heat of Vaporisation

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The amount of thermal energy needed to change a unit mass of the substance from liquid to gas without a change in temperature.

Unit: Joule per kilogram, J/kg

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Formula

Specific Latent Heat of Fusion/ Vaporisation

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lf/v = Q/ m

m = mass

Q = thermal energy transferred

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