Energy + changes in state - SP14 Flashcards
1
Q
what is temperature of a substance the measure of?
A
movement of particles
2
Q
what does the amount of thermal energy stored in an object depend on?
A
temperature, mass and material it’s made of
3
Q
what is specific heat capacity?
A
amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1C without changing state
4
Q
what 2 thinhs could happen when heat energy is put into an object?
A
increase temp or change state
5
Q
what tells you how much temperature has changed when heat energy is put into an object?
A
heat capacity
6
Q
what tells you (in kg) how much of an object will change state when heat energy is put into it?
A
latent heat
7
Q
what is specific latent heat capacity?
A
amount of energy required to change state of 1kg of a substance
