Chemical change: Identify, describe, and apply principles of heat
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 6.1: Identify, describe, and apply principles of heat.
Learning outcomes
- State the first law of thermodynamics: principle of conservation of energy.
- Define temperature and measure temperature using thermometers (Kelvin and Celsius scales) and colours of heated objects.
- Describe heat and heat transfer (see thermal conductors).
- Define and calculate heat capacity and specific heat.
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Understand the principle of the conservation of energy which is called the First Law of Thermodynamics.
- Understand that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
- Understand that the amount of energy in a closed system is constant.
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Understand what heat is.
- Understand the three scales of measurement used to measure heat.
- Understand that heat can be transferred by:
- convection
- conduction
- radiation.
Unit 3 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Understand what specific heat is and how to calculate heat capacity.
