thermal properties of matter Flashcards
internal energy
the sum of energy due to the vibration of the particles (KE) and the stretching and compressing of intermolecular bonds (PE)
(specific) heat capacity
amt of thermal energy required (per unit mass) to raise the temp of a substance by a unit temp
latent heat
amt of thermal energy absorbed or released during a change of state without a change in temp
(specific) latent heat of fusion
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
(specific) latent heat of vaporisation
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