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  • The students should understand quantitative analysis of thermal energy transfers Q with the use of specific heat capacity c and specific latent heat of fusion and vaporization of substances L as given by Q = mcΔT and Q = mL

The students should understand quantitative analysis of thermal energy transfers Q with the use of specific heat capacity c and specific latent heat of fusion and vaporization of substances L as given by Q = mcΔT and Q = mL

Experiments

Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.

Mixing Warm and Cold Water

Experiment #7 from Physical Science with Vernier

In this experiment, you will

  • Construct and use a simple calorimeter.
  • Measure temperature.
  • Mix cold and warm water.
  • Determine heat lost by cooling water.
  • Determine heat gained by warming water.
  • Compare heat lost by cooling water and heat gained by warming water.

Educational Standard
International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
Subject
Physics
Theme
B The particulate nature of matter
Topic
B.1 Thermal energy transfers
Level
Standard level and higher level
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* The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of the IBO and is not endorsed by it.

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