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What is the effect of increasing the temperature of a substance on its internal energy (Changes of state and specific latent heat) ? P43-021 Changes of state and specific latent heat checkpoint
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practice
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Topic
Internal energy and energy transfers
Question
- A. It increases the internal energy ? P43-021 specific heat capacity reasoning
- B. P43-021 trap: this swaps specific heat capacity reasoning for a neighbouring particle-model idea.
- C. P43-021 trap: this omits apply, skills, when from the explanation.
- D. P43-021 trap: this answer belongs outside Changes of state and specific latent heat.
Answer
The correct answer is It increases the internal energy ? P43-021 specific heat capacity reasoning.
Explanation
Comparison lens: State both sides of the comparison so the contrast is explicit rather than implied. This question asks: What is the effect of increasing the temperature of a substance on its internal energy (Changes of state and specific latent heat) ?. The correct response is It increases the internal energy ? P43-021 specific heat capacity reasoning, because the particle model explains the observable property using particles. In Changes of state and specific latent heat, the marking point should connect directly to apply MS 4a and MS 4c skills when interpreting graphs of temperature against time. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Internal energy and energy transfers, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 437 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the comparison lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Graphs
Students often confuse the flat sections of a temperature-time graph during a change of state with periods of temperature change.
Remember that flat sections indicate a change of state where temperature remains constant, while sloped sections show temperature changes.
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