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What is the specific heat of a substance measured in?
What is the specific heat of a substance measured in?
The average kinetic energy of a gas increases when the gas is cooled.
The average kinetic energy of a gas increases when the gas is cooled.
False
What is the formula for calculating density?
What is the formula for calculating density?
ρ = m/v
The amount of thermal energy required to change the state of 1kg of a substance is called __________.
The amount of thermal energy required to change the state of 1kg of a substance is called __________.
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Match the following states of matter with their characteristics:
Match the following states of matter with their characteristics:
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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between temperature and average kinetic energy of gas particles?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between temperature and average kinetic energy of gas particles?
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To find the density of an irregular object, you can measure the water displaced by the object when submerged.
To find the density of an irregular object, you can measure the water displaced by the object when submerged.
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What are the three types of variables in an experiment?
What are the three types of variables in an experiment?
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Study Notes
Thermal Energy
- Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.
- The hotter the substance, the higher the average kinetic energy of its particles.
- The cooler the substance, the lower the average kinetic energy of its particles.
- Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature, at which the particles are essentially motionless.
- The Kelvin scale is equivalent to -273°C
Specific Heat
- Specific heat is the thermal energy required to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1°C.
- The specific heat of a substance is measured in J/kg°C.
- The equation for calculating the change in thermal energy (ΔQ) is ΔQ = m × c × Δθ, where m is the mass of the substance, c is the specific heat capacity of the substance, and Δθ is the change in temperature.
Latent Heat
- Latent heat is the thermal energy required to change the state of 1kg of a substance without changing its temperature.
- For example, latent heat is needed when a solid changes to a liquid.
Particle Model
- Particle theory describes the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
- In a solid, particles vibrate around a fixed position because there's a strong force of attraction between them.
- In a liquid, particles are close together but can move in any direction. The force of attraction is not as strong as in a solid.
- In a gas, particles are far apart and move quickly in all directions. The force of attraction between them is very weak which is why they are easily squished and spread out.
Density
- Density is a measure of how much mass there is per unit volume.
- The equation for density is ρ = m/V, where ρ is density, m is mass and V is volume.
- Density is measured in kg/m³ or g/cm³.
Experiments
- Density experiments involve calculating the densities of irregular and regular shaped objects.
- Materials like masses, scales, measuring cylinders, and beakers/containers, water, are required in experiments.
- Results are displayed in tables with correct units and headers.
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Test your knowledge on thermal energy concepts including temperature, specific heat, and latent heat. This quiz covers basic principles, formulas, and the significance of absolute zero. Enhance your understanding of how energy transfers in different states of matter.
