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particles are always in
constant motion
in solids
• particles are very close together with little energy
• vibrate
in liquids
• particles are loosely bonded but are free to move around
• slide
in gases
• Particles are far apart and NOT bonded; they have lots of energy
• fly
specific heat
The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree celcius
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lower specific heat value
less Energy/heat must be absorbed or released to change the temperature
higher specific heat value
More Energy/Heat must be absorbed or released to change the temperature
what is the natural flow of heat
High concentrations of heat (hot) to low concentrations of heat (cold)
in order for the temperature to increase heat must be...
absorbed
in order for the temperature to decrease heat must be...
released
Temperatureaverage kinetic energyin regards to the specific heat formula, which variable represents Heat? Q = mcΔTQin regards to the specific heat formula, which variable represents mass? Q = mcΔTmin regards to the specific heat formula, which variable represents specific heat? Q = mcΔTcin regards to the specific heat formula, which variable represents the change in temperature? Q = mcΔTΔTWhat is the SI unit for Heat?Joule (J)What is the SI unit for mass?gram (g)What is the SI unit for specific heatJoules per gram degree celcius (J/gC)What is the SI unit for temperatureCelsius (C)

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