Particle Model Topic Flashcards
1
Q
Kinetic energy
A
The energy associated with movement
2
Q
Internal energy
A
The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in a system
3
Q
Specific latent heat of fusion
A
The amount of energy needed to change 1kg of solid to 1kg of liquid at its melting point
4
Q
Specific latent heat of vaporisation
A
The amount of energy needed to change 1kg of liquid to 1kg of gas at its boiling point
5
Q
Specific heat capacity
A
The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1kg of the substance by 1°C
6
Q
Potential energy
A
The energy associated with the binding state of the particles
7
Q
temperature
A
The average kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance
