Heat and Energy Transfer Quiz

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What type of energy process is photosynthesis considered to be?

Endergonic (correct)

Endothermic

Exergonic

Catabolic

Which product is formed as a result of cellular respiration?

Oxygen

Sugar

Carbon dioxide (correct)

Glucose

What is the term for the distance between two successive identical points in a wave?

Amplitude

Frequency

Wavelength (correct)

Phase

Which type of wave is characterized by particle motion that is parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Longitudinal wave Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects the speed of sound waves in a medium?

Rigidity and density Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mechanical waves from electromagnetic waves?

Mechanical waves require a medium to propagate Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the amplitude of a wave increases?

The height of the wave's crest increases Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wave can pass through all states of matter?

Longitudinal waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency as wave speed increases?

Wavelength decreases as frequency increases Signup and view all the answers

Which wave type cannot pass through the Earth's outer core?

S waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific heat capacity of a substance defined as?

The minimum heat absorbed by one gram of the substance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about water's boiling point?

Impurities can affect its boiling point Signup and view all the answers

What role do calorimeters play in heat capacity measurement?

They estimate heat capacity values in a lab setting Signup and view all the answers

How does high specific heat capacity benefit water's role in thermoregulation?

It enables water to absorb and release heat slowly Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the number of degrees of freedom in a substance's particles related to specific heat capacity?

Forces of attraction between particles Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a liquid reaches its boiling point while heat is continuously added?

The liquid changes state without a temperature increase Signup and view all the answers

In which process do plants convert solar energy into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding salt to boiling water when cooking pasta?

Increased boiling point, causing faster cooking Signup and view all the answers

Why do metals require less thermal energy to heat compared to non-metals?

They have fewer degrees of freedom Signup and view all the answers

What forms of energy do organisms require for survival and reproduction?

Chemical and radiant energy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Heat and Energy Transfer

Heat capacity is the minimum heat absorbed by a substance to change its temperature by one unit.
Specific heat capacity is the heat capacity per gram of a substance.
Molar heat capacity is the heat capacity per mole of a substance.
Water has a high specific heat, essential for life's thermoregulation.
Metals have low specific heat and are good heat conductors.
Specific heat capacity relates to particle interactions (degrees of freedom, forces).
Calorimeters measure heat capacity.
Energy is the ability to do work.
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of a substance.
Heat is energy transfer due to temperature difference.
Phase changes occur when sufficient energy is added to a substance resulting in changes in states of matter. Example include, water freezing into ice, ice melting into water, or water boiling into water vapor.

Phase Changes and Boiling Points

Water boils at 212°F, though this can change.
Altitude lowers water's boiling point.
Impurities (like salt) raise water's boiling point and lower its freezing point.
This is why salt is used in cooking pasta.
At the boiling point, temperature remains constant while added heat changes the substance into another phase as potential energy increases.

Energy Transformations in Living Organisms

Living organisms need energy for survival and reproduction.
Photosynthesis (endergonic) is used by plants to make sugar and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water using energy from the sun
Cellular respiration (exergonic) is used by cells to break down sugar into ATP, the cell's usable energy source.
The products of cellular respiration (carbon dioxide and water) are used by plants in photosynthesis.

Vibrations and Waves

Vibration is a repeated back-and-forth motion from an equilibrium position.
Periodic motion is repeated motion at regular intervals.
Waves are disturbances transferring energy, not matter.
Waves have:
- Crest: Highest point.
- Trough: Lowest point.
- Amplitude: Maximum height from equilibrium. Higher amplitude = more energy.
- Wavelength: Distance between identical points (e.g. crest to crest).
- Frequency: Number of waves passing a point per unit time. Higher frequency = shorter wavelength.

Wave Propagation and Types

Wave propagation is the movement of waves.
Wave speed (v) = frequency (f) x wavelength (λ).
Factors affecting wave speed include tension, rigidity, density, and temperature.
Mechanical waves require a medium (e.g. sound).
Electromagnetic waves don't require a medium (e.g. light/electromagnetic waves).
Transverse waves: Particle vibration perpendicular to wave propagation (e.g. waves on a string).
Longitudinal waves: Particle vibration parallel to wave propagation (e.g. sound waves).
Earth's core structure is determined by which earthquake waves (longitudinal vs. transverse) can travel through it

Wave Characteristics

Waves are propagating oscillations in a medium.
Key wave characteristics include wavelength, frequency, amplitude, period.
Frequency is related to the number of wave cycles per second.
Wavelength is the distance covered by one wave cycle.
Wave speed is equal to the product of wavelength and frequency.
Longer the wavelength the lower the frequency.
Amplitude is the distance from the midline to the crest (or trough).
Frequency is related to wave period; period is the time to complete one wave cycle.

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Test your knowledge on heat capacity, specific heat, and the principles of energy transfer. This quiz covers essential concepts related to temperature, heat, calorimetry, and phase changes of substances. Perfect for students studying thermodynamics in science courses.