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Seeing Specific Heat and Latent Heat

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What happens inside a melting solid? Prospective physical chemists observe a solid-to-liquid phase change at the molecular level using an inspired interactive. Pupils add heat to a close system, then monitor changes in kinetic and potential energy as intermolecular forces break down.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Enjoy mess-free melting by using the resource as a lab activity!
  • Discuss observations as a class to ensure all students are on the right track
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be proficient in thermal energy concepts as they relate to phase changes
  • Consider working through the instructions with the class before they begin
Pros
  • Displays the total energy of the system in a graph as the phase change progresses
  • The instructions give users some helpful background information on specific heat and latent heat
Cons
  • None