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Define specific latent heat as the energy needed to change the state of one kilogram of a substance with no change in temperature.

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Internal energy and energy transfers

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Changes of state and specific latent heat

AQA GCSE PhysicsParticle model of matter

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Define specific latent heat as the energy needed to change the state of one kilogram of a substance with no change in temperature. Particle lens: Describe arrangement, motion, spacing, collisions, or energy changes only when they are relevant here. In Changes of state and specific latent heat, this means specific latent heat concerns energy transferred during a state change with no temperature rise. The answer should use the approved wording from Internal energy and energy transfers, include specific latent heat, and avoid drifting into another section of Particle model of matter. For revision, practise saying the exact objective aloud, then add the one calculation, particle movement, collision, graph, or practical detail that makes the statement true. A strong exam response for checkpoint 53 is specific to define specific latent heat as the energy needed to change the state of one kilogram of a substance with no change in temperature and does not reuse a generic explanation from a neighbouring objective.

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specific latent heatenergy transfer

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This objective helps connect Changes of state and specific latent heat to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Internal energy and energy transfers.

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  • Confusing Latent Heat with Temperature Change: Emphasize that specific latent heat is the energy needed to change the state of a substance (like melting or boiling) while the temperature remains constant.

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