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Particle model of matter
Internal Energy
Changes of state and specific latent heat
Changes of state and specific latent heat
What You Need to Know
Define latent heat as the energy needed for a substance to change state without changing temperature.
Define specific latent heat of fusion and vaporisation.
Calculate energy for a change of state using the equation:
E
=
m
L
E = m L
E
=
m
L
Interpret heating and cooling graphs that include changes of state.
Distinguish between specific heat capacity and specific latent heat.
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