Question detail
What does a cooling graph typically show during a phase change ? P43-031 Changes of state and specific latent heat checkpoint
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Internal energy and energy transfers
Question
- A. Temperature remains constant ? P43-031 specific heat capacity reasoning
- B. P43-031 trap: this swaps specific heat capacity reasoning for a neighbouring particle-model idea.
- C. P43-031 trap: this omits interpret, heating, cooling from the explanation.
- D. P43-031 trap: this answer belongs outside Changes of state and specific latent heat.
Answer
The correct answer is Temperature remains constant ? P43-031 specific heat capacity reasoning.
Explanation
Evidence lens: Use the data, graph feature, practical observation, or particle behaviour that proves the answer. This question asks: What does a cooling graph typically show during a phase change ?. The correct response is Temperature remains constant ? P43-031 specific heat capacity reasoning, because changes of state are explained by particle energy and arrangement. In Changes of state and specific latent heat, the marking point should connect directly to interpret heating and cooling graphs that show temperature changes and flat sections during changes of state. 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 429 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the evidence lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Flat Sections
Students often misinterpret the flat sections of heating and cooling graphs as periods of no energy transfer.
Explain that during these flat sections, energy is being transferred to change the state of the substance, even though the temperature remains constant.
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