Properties of matter Flashcards
1
Q
what is temperature
A
the measure of kinetic energy particles have
2
Q
what is absolute zero
A
the coldest something can possibly be as the particles stop moving
3
Q
what is brownian motion
A
a random jerky movement . suspended particles move in this way as they are being hit by smaller lighter particles at high speeds
4
Q
what is specific heat capacity
A
the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1C
5
Q
what is specific latent heat
A
the energy needed to change state
6
Q
what is the equation for heat energy
A
Heat= Mass x Specific latent heat
7
Q
what is boyles law
A
when pressure increases volume decreases, volume increases as pressure decreases
