thermal effects Flashcards
1
Q
what is specific heat capacity
A
the amount of energy needed to heat up a fixed mass of substance by 1 degree celcius
2
Q
how do you calculate specific heat capacity
A
E=mC(delta)T
3
Q
what is specific latent heat
A
the amount of energy required to change a fixed mass of substance from one state to another
4
Q
what’s the difference between specific latent heat of fusion and specific latent heat of vapourisation
A
fusion - solid to liquid
vapourisation - liquid to gas
5
Q
how do you calculate specific latent heat
A
E=mL
6
Q
What is the principle of calorimetry?
A
when heat is lost by one object, the same amount of heat would be gained by another.
