Energy Flashcards
Temperature
the measure of the average kinetic energy of a substances particles
Heat
the amount of energy transferred from one substance to another
Absolute Zero
temperature at which all molecular motion stops
The two formulas for Celsius and Kelvin
K = C + 273
C = K - 273
fixed points for boiling and freezing point
boiling point: 373 K
freezing point: 273 K
Heating and Cooling Curves
diagrams that represent a substance being heated or cooled at a constant rate
melting point
temp at which solid and liquid phases exist in equilibrium (same as the freezing point)
boiling point
temp at which liquid and gas phases exist in equilibrium (same as the condensation point)
kinetic energy
energy of motion; increases as temp increases
potential energy
stored energy in bonds; increases as the distance between the molecules increases
heat of fusion
amount of heat to melt a substance (S->L)
Heat of Vaporization
amount of heat to vaporize a substance (L -> G)
Solid
phase below it’s freezing/melting point
Liquid
phase between its freezing point and boiling point
Gas
phase above it’s boiling point and condensation point