thermal properties of matter Flashcards

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internal energy

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the sum of energy due to the vibration of the particles (KE) and the stretching and compressing of intermolecular bonds (PE)

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(specific) heat capacity

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amt of thermal energy required (per unit mass) to raise the temp of a substance by a unit temp

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latent heat

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amt of thermal energy absorbed or released during a change of state without a change in temp

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(specific) latent heat of fusion

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amt of thermal energy required (per unit mass) to change a substance from solid to liquid state, or vice versa, without a change in temp

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(specific) latent heat of vaporisation

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amt of thermal energy required (per unit mass) to change a substance from liquid to gaseous state, or vice versa, without a change in temp

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