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Then particles are speeded up so they come in a higher 'state of matter', meaning: solids start melting, liquids start evaporating. Volume expands and/or pressure increases.

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What do you use to heat substances to a constant temperature?

A thermostat is typically used to heat substances to a constant temperature in laboratory settings. It helps regulate and maintain the desired temperature by turning the heating element on or off as needed.


What do the particles within a solid gain on heating?

On heating, particles within a solid gain kinetic energy, causing them to vibrate faster and increase the distance between each other. This leads to an expansion in the solid's volume and an increase in its temperature.


How would the heating curve for glass be different from the heating curve for water?

The heating curve for glass would show a gradual and steady increase in temperature until it reaches its softening point, where it begins to deform. In contrast, the heating curve for water would show a relatively stable temperature increase until it reaches its boiling point, at which point the temperature remains constant until all the water has evaporated.


How does hot distilled water affect solubility product constant?

Heating distilled water can increase the solubility of some compounds due to the higher temperature increasing the kinetic energy of molecules, which can disrupt the crystal lattice structure and allow more compound to dissolve. However, the solubility product constant itself (Ksp) is a constant value for a specific compound at a given temperature, so heating water will not directly affect the Ksp value.


What is the purpose of heating at reflux in a chemical reaction?

Heating at reflux in a chemical reaction helps to maintain a constant temperature and ensure that the reaction proceeds smoothly and efficiently. It also helps to prevent the loss of volatile reactants or products.

Related Questions

When heating wax why does the temperature stay fairly constant?

When there is a change of state occuring (in this case from solid to liquid), temperature will remain constant. Energy is absorbed to weaken the intermolecular forces between the wax particles.


What is heating time constant for an induction motor?

The heating time constant is the time that an induction motor takes to reach it's operational temperature.


Difference between isothermal and isobaric heating of saturated steam?

Isothermal heating of saturated steam occurs at constant temperature, while isobaric heating occurs at constant pressure. During isothermal heating, the temperature of the steam remains constant as it absorbs heat energy and undergoes a phase change. In contrast, during isobaric heating, the pressure remains constant as the steam absorbs heat energy, leading to an increase in temperature while remaining in the vapor state.


What is the thermal energy of particles in a substance?

Mostly the kinetic energy of particles due to heating is called thermal energy Temperature is a measure of heat


When a substance is heated its temperature increases. What happens to the energy of its particles?

The energy of its particles increases, so as the particles speed up move faster causing its heating up.


Does heating slow down the motion or particles?

No heating something up actually does the opposite, when a substance is heated the particles begin moving faster and this leads to change of state from solid to liquid to gas.


Do all gases expand on heating?

Yes, gases generally expand when heated because the increase in temperature causes the gas particles to move faster and spread out, increasing the volume they occupy. This relationship is described by the ideal gas law, which states that pressure and volume are directly proportional at a constant temperature.


Why does the temperature remain constant at the transition temperature even though heating is continued?

At the transition temperature, the heat goes into causing the change in state. Once the change in state is complete, the temperature will change.


What do you use to heat substances to a constant temperature?

A thermostat is typically used to heat substances to a constant temperature in laboratory settings. It helps regulate and maintain the desired temperature by turning the heating element on or off as needed.


What do the particles within a solid gain on heating?

On heating, particles within a solid gain kinetic energy, causing them to vibrate faster and increase the distance between each other. This leads to an expansion in the solid's volume and an increase in its temperature.


Do gases expand in heat?

Yes, gases do expand when heated because heating them increases the average kinetic energy of their particles, causing them to move faster and spread out further. This increase in volume is due to the greater distance between the gas particles.


What is a curve showing the relationship between temperature and time for a given amount of liquid heated at a constant rate?

It is a heating curve. It shows the temperature changes over time as a substance is heated continuously at a constant rate, highlighting phase changes and plateaus in temperature where energy is absorbed to overcome intermolecular forces.