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Particle model

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Density, internal energy, heating and changes of state.

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Investigating the properties of water

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  • Determine the specific heat capacity of water and record a temperature–time graph while crushed ice melts.

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Measuring density

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  • Measure mass and volume independently, then use ρ = m/V.

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Particle model

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Subtopics and study areas

  • Use density, specific heat capacity and latent heat relationships.
  • Use the particle model to explain states, heating and changes of state.
  • Explain qualitatively how temperature affects gas pressure at fixed volume.