topic 9 - thermodynamics] Flashcards by Wajeeha Azeem | Brainscape

Q

specific heat capacity

A

the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1 K (or 1°C)

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Q

what is absolute zero

A

the lowest possible temperature
0 Kelvin (-273 Celcius)

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Q

what happens to particles at absolute zero

A

they are at their minimum kinetic energy so everything pretty much stops
at higher temperatures particles have more energy

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Q

pressure/volume & temperature link

A

pressure and volume are both directly proportional to temperature

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