P1.3 States of matter Flashcards
1
Q
What is internal energy?
A
The total energy stored by particles in a system
2
Q
What is specific heat capacity?
A
The amount of energy needed to heat 1kg of a substance by 1 degree
3
Q
What is specific latent heat?
A
The amount of energy needed to change the state of 1kg of a substance without changing its temperature
4
Q
What is the equation for specific latent heat?
A
Energy = mass x specific latent heat
5
Q
What happens to the pressure inside a sealed can when it is heated?
A
The pressure increases
