Thermal physics

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What this unit covers

• Kinetic particle model of matter: Identify the key characteristics that differentiate solids, liquids, and gases within the context of the particle model in thermal physics.
• Kinetic particle model of matter: Recall the correct terms for the changes of state between solids, liquids, and gases, excluding gas-to-solid and solid-to-gas transitions.
• Thermal properties and temperature: Explain how solids, liquids, and gases expand when heated at a constant pressure.
• Thermal properties and temperature: Discuss how evaporation occurs when more energetic particles leave the surface of a liquid.
• Transfer of thermal energy: Recognize and provide examples of effective thermal conductors and ineffective thermal conductors (thermal insulators).
• Transfer of thermal energy: Understand that convection is a significant method of energy transfer in liquids and gases.