Thermal Properties of Matter

The topic discusses the S.I. units of temperature. It explains the way to measure the temperature and the working of measuring instrument. It also mentions the temperature scales with the graph showing the relation between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

This topic sheds light on the ideal gas equation and absolute temperature. It also explains the curve of pressure, volume and temperature. Comparison of the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit have also given here with the interconversion of temperature.

This topic comprises the term thermal expansion and its different types. It also explains the concept of thermal stress along with the graphs related to thermal expansion of water and the coefficient of volume expansion of copper.

This topic deals with the heat capacity of any substance. It explains specific and molar heat capacity at constant temperature and pressure with derived formulas. The values of specific and molar heat capacities of some materials are also given here.

This topic discusses the process of measuring heat by explaining calorimetry and the instrument associated with it. It also explains some examples of calorimetry. Questions related to specific heat capacity with detailed answers are also given here.

In this topic, we will learn the processes involved in changing the state of matter from one form to another. It also explains the melting point, boiling point, latent heat and its type with the help of graphs and illustrations.

In this topic, we will study the process of heat transfer from one system to another. It also explains the convection, conduction and radiation along with some thermal conductivities of some materials with the help of illustrations and graphs.

This topic explains the term conduction and its working with examples of steady state heat flow depicted in a figure. It also explains thermal conductivities of some materials with examples.

This topic deals with the term convection and how it is responsible for many familiar phenomena. With the aid of illustrations, we will learn about trade winds and convection cycles.

This topic discusses the concept of radiation that is related to heat transfer. We will also learn about the properties of radiations. It also explains the Dewar flask device and outlines its mechanism in detail.

In this topic, we will learn Newton’s law of cooling along with its derived expression. It also explains the curve showing the cooling of hot water with time and verification of Newton’s law of cooling.