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What is specific heat capacity?

Energy to raise 1 kg by 1°C

What is specific latent heat?

Energy to change state of 1 kg

What does specific heat capacity measure?

Heat energy needed to change temp

During a state change, what happens to temperature?

It remains constant

What is the formula for specific heat capacity?

ΔE=mcΔθΔE=mcΔθ

What is the formula for specific latent heat?

E=mLE=mL

What type of change does specific heat capacity involve?

Temperature change

What type of change does specific latent heat involve?

State change

What does energy do during specific latent heat changes?

Breaks or forms particle bonds

Which are examples of state changes involving specific latent heat?

Melting and boiling

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