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What is specific heat capacity?

Energy to raise temperature of 1 kg by 1°C

What is specific latent heat?

Energy to change state of 1 kg at constant temperature

What happens when energy is added during a specific heat capacity process?

Temperature increases

What happens during a specific latent heat process?

State changes, temperature stays constant

What happens to temperature during a phase transition like melting?

It remains constant

What is energy used for during a latent heat phase transition?

Breaking or forming bonds between particles

What is the formula for specific heat capacity?

ΔE=mcΔθΔE=mcΔθ

What is the formula for specific latent heat?

E=mLE=mL

Which are examples of state changes involving latent heat?

Solid to liquid or liquid to gas

Temperature increase is directly proportional to which factors in ΔE=mcΔθΔE=mcΔθ?

Energy input, mass, and specific heat

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