Energy Flashcards

1
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Temperature

A

the measure of the average kinetic energy of a substances particles

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2
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Heat

A

the amount of energy transferred from one substance to another

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3
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Absolute Zero

A

temperature at which all molecular motion stops

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4
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The two formulas for Celsius and Kelvin

A

K = C + 273
C = K - 273

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5
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fixed points for boiling and freezing point

A

boiling point: 373 K
freezing point: 273 K

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6
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Heating and Cooling Curves

A

diagrams that represent a substance being heated or cooled at a constant rate

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7
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melting point

A

temp at which solid and liquid phases exist in equilibrium (same as the freezing point)

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8
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boiling point

A

temp at which liquid and gas phases exist in equilibrium (same as the condensation point)

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9
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kinetic energy

A

energy of motion; increases as temp increases

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10
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potential energy

A

stored energy in bonds; increases as the distance between the molecules increases

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11
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heat of fusion

A

amount of heat to melt a substance (S->L)

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12
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Heat of Vaporization

A

amount of heat to vaporize a substance (L -> G)

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13
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Solid

A

phase below it’s freezing/melting point

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14
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Liquid

A

phase between its freezing point and boiling point

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15
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Gas

A

phase above it’s boiling point and condensation point

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16
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Calorimetry

A

study of heat and it’s measurements

17
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Specific Heat

A

amount of heat energy in joules required to change the temp of 1 gram at a particular substance by 1 degree

18
Q

Heat Of Fusion

A

amount of heat required to melt 1 gram of a substance

19
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Heat Of Vaporization

A

amount of heat required to vaporize 1 gram of a substance

20
Q

Direction of heat flow

A

from a higher temp to a lower temp