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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

I am able to … | Section | Not yet | Nearly there | Ready to move on
understand the connection between temperature and average kinetic energy of molecules | 7.1 |  |  |
understand the concept of intermolecular potential energy | 7.1 |  |  |
distinguish between the concepts of temperature, thermal energy and internal energy | 7.1 |  |  |
solve problems in calorimetry | 7.2 |  |  |
explain why temperature stays the same during a phase change | 7.2 |  |  |
understand the ways by which thermal energy can be transferred | 7.3 |  |  |
apply the Stefan–Boltzmann and Wien laws | 7.3 |  |  |
solve problems with luminosity and apparent brightness | 7.3 |  |  |

REFLECTION

Are you comfortable with the concepts of heat and internal energy? Can you compare the internal energy of equal masses of a solid, a liquid and a gas at the same temperature? Can you solve calorimetry problems? Can you explain why the temperature stays constant during a phase change? Can you describe the three methods of heat transfer? Can you work with luminosity and apparent brightness?

Exam-style Questions

You can find questions in the style of IB exams in the digital coursebook.