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What is the unit of specific heat capacity?
What is the unit of specific heat capacity?
As the specific heat capacity of a substance increases, what can be said about the energy required to change its temperature?
As the specific heat capacity of a substance increases, what can be said about the energy required to change its temperature?
Using the equation Q = mcΔT, what does 'ΔT' represent?
Using the equation Q = mcΔT, what does 'ΔT' represent?
If the specific heat capacity of a substance is very high, what is the impact on the time it takes for the substance to reach a certain temperature?
If the specific heat capacity of a substance is very high, what is the impact on the time it takes for the substance to reach a certain temperature?
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In the example provided, if the water cools from 20°C to 18°C, what can be inferred about the energy exchange between the copper and water?
In the example provided, if the water cools from 20°C to 18°C, what can be inferred about the energy exchange between the copper and water?
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According to Boyle's Law, what happens to the product of pressure and volume for a fixed mass of gas?
According to Boyle's Law, what happens to the product of pressure and volume for a fixed mass of gas?
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For Charles's Law, what must be true about the temperature scale used?
For Charles's Law, what must be true about the temperature scale used?
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What do Gay Lussac's and Boyle's laws have in common?
What do Gay Lussac's and Boyle's laws have in common?
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If the volume of a gas at constant pressure doubles, what happens to the temperature (in kelvin) according to Charles's Law?
If the volume of a gas at constant pressure doubles, what happens to the temperature (in kelvin) according to Charles's Law?
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What does Gay Lussac's Law specifically measure in relation to pressure and temperature?
What does Gay Lussac's Law specifically measure in relation to pressure and temperature?
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How can Boyle's Law be expressed mathematically?
How can Boyle's Law be expressed mathematically?
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In the context of gas laws, what is the relationship between volume and pressure according to Boyle's Law?
In the context of gas laws, what is the relationship between volume and pressure according to Boyle's Law?
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When plotting temperature against pressure for a fixed volume of gas, what shape does the graph typically take?
When plotting temperature against pressure for a fixed volume of gas, what shape does the graph typically take?
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What is the specific heat capacity of water?
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
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What is the mass of the copper used in the calculations?
What is the mass of the copper used in the calculations?
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What is the change in temperature of the water during the process?
What is the change in temperature of the water during the process?
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How much thermal energy is transferred from the water to the copper?
How much thermal energy is transferred from the water to the copper?
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What is the equation used to determine thermal energy in this scenario?
What is the equation used to determine thermal energy in this scenario?
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What is the final temperature of the copper after gaining thermal energy?
What is the final temperature of the copper after gaining thermal energy?
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What is the specific heat capacity of copper?
What is the specific heat capacity of copper?
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Why is the energy lost by the water considered negative?
Why is the energy lost by the water considered negative?
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What can improve the responsiveness of a thermometer?
What can improve the responsiveness of a thermometer?
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What is the formula for calculating the relative error in voltage?
What is the formula for calculating the relative error in voltage?
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Which step involves summing all relative errors to determine the relative error on specific heat capacity?
Which step involves summing all relative errors to determine the relative error on specific heat capacity?
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What unit is used for absolute errors in specific heat capacity measurements?
What unit is used for absolute errors in specific heat capacity measurements?
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Which of the following is NOT a safety consideration when conducting experiments with a metal block?
Which of the following is NOT a safety consideration when conducting experiments with a metal block?
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What is the purpose of using insulating material around the metal block?
What is the purpose of using insulating material around the metal block?
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How should the mass of the metal block be recorded?
How should the mass of the metal block be recorded?
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What is the initial step in measuring the temperature change of the metal block?
What is the initial step in measuring the temperature change of the metal block?
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How frequently should the temperature of the metal block be measured during the experiment?
How frequently should the temperature of the metal block be measured during the experiment?
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What is the purpose of sealing the air gap between the thermometer and the metal block?
What is the purpose of sealing the air gap between the thermometer and the metal block?
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What value should be included in the results table along with the temperature measurement?
What value should be included in the results table along with the temperature measurement?
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Which instrument has the least precise measurement in the provided apparatus?
Which instrument has the least precise measurement in the provided apparatus?
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What should be done immediately after connecting the immersion heater to the power supply?
What should be done immediately after connecting the immersion heater to the power supply?
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Study Notes
Specific Heat Capacity and Thermal Energy
- Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 K (or 1°C).
- The higher the specific heat capacity of a substance the more energy is needed to change its temperature.
- The higher the specific heat capacity, the longer it takes for the substance to warm up or cool down.
Thermal Energy Equation
- Thermal energy transferred, Q, is calculated using the formula: Q = mcΔT.
- Where:
- m is the mass of the substance in kg.
- ΔT is the change in temperature in K or °C.
- c is the specific heat capacity of the substance in J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹.
Worked Example - Copper and Water
- A 2 kg copper piece at -10°C placed in 5 kg of water at 20°C will result in the water cooling down to 18°C.
- Energy is transferred from the water to the copper, as the water is at a higher temperature.
- Using Q = mcΔT, the energy lost by the water is calculated to be -42,000 J (negative as energy is lost).
- The energy gained by the copper is +42,000 J (positive as energy is gained).
- The change in temperature (ΔT) of the copper can be calculated using the rearranged formula ΔT = Q/(mc).
- The final temperature of the copper is calculated by adding its initial temperature to the change in temperature.
Boyle's Law
- Boyle's Law states that for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature, the volume of the gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.
- This can be represented as pV = constant or p₁V₁ = p₂V₂.
Charles's Law
- Charles's Law states that for a fixed mass of gas at constant pressure, the volume of the gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature.
- This can be represented as V/T = constant or V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂.
- The temperature must be measured in Kelvin (K) for this relationship to hold true.
Gay-Lussac's Law
- Gay-Lussac's Law states that for a fixed mass of gas at constant volume, the pressure of the gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature.
- This can be represented as p/T = constant or p₁/T₁ = p₂/T₂.
- The temperature must be measured in Kelvin (K) for this relationship to hold true.
Investigating Specific Heat Capacity
- An experiment involving a metal block, immersion heater, thermometer, and power supply can be used to investigate the specific heat capacity of a metal.
- The temperature change of the metal block over time is recorded.
- The energy transferred to the metal block is measured.
- The specific heat capacity is calculated using the formula c = Q/(mΔT).
Error Analysis
- The relative error (δc) on the specific heat capacity can be determined by summing the relative errors of the measured quantities (voltage, current, temperature, mass, and time).
- The absolute error (Δc) on the specific heat capacity can be calculated using the formula Δc = c x δc, where c is the experimental value of the specific heat capacity.
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This quiz explores the concepts of specific heat capacity and thermal energy transfer. It covers the essential formula, examples using materials like copper and water, and the impact of specific heat on temperature changes. Test your understanding of how energy is transferred between substances.
