6.3.2.2 Temperature Changes in a System and Specific Heat Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
What does the temperature increase of a system depend on?
A
- mass of the substance heated
- type of material
- energy input to the system
2
Q
What is the equation for change in thermal energy?
A
- change in thermal energy = mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change
3
Q
What is change in thermal energy measured in?
A
- joules
- J
4
Q
What is mass measured in?
A
- kilograms
- kg
5
Q
What is specific heat capacity measured in?
A
- joules per kilogram per degree Celsius
- J/kg °C
6
Q
What is temperature change measured in?
A
- degrees Celsius
- °C
7
Q
What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?
A
- the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of the substance by one degree Celsius
