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Year 9
Thermal
Use the kinetic theory model to explain states of matter, thermal expansion, heating, specific heat capacity, and latent heat.
Part of Year 9 Physics Foundations.
Topic Overview
What students will cover
This topic introduces particle thinking as a model for thermal behaviour. You should move between observation and explanation, using the particle model to account for heating, cooling, and changes of state.
Practical planning and careful interpretation remain important here, especially where temperature data and cooling curves are involved.
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particle model
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temperature
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thermal energy
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specific heat capacity
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specific latent heat
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melting
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boiling
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cooling curve
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solid
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liquid
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gas
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kinetic theory
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phase change
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thermal expansion
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energy
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heating
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mass
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investigation
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01States of Matter and Kinetic Theory
Use kinetic theory to explain states of matter, phase changes, and thermal expansion.
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02Temperature and Energy
Plan an investigation into how mass affects temperature change during heating.
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03Specific Heat Capacity
Recall specific heat capacity, use it in calculations, and determine it experimentally.
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04Specific Latent Heat
Understand constant temperature during a change of state and determine a cooling curve for stearic acid.