This activity reviews of states of matter, then relates them to atomic movement as it is affected by attractions between atoms and the addition of energy. Latent heat and evaporative cooling are also topics covered. Multiple-choice and...

In this section of the textbook, find information about phase changes. Section will explore how to calculate the heat required to change the phase of an object by knowing the mass and latent heat of fusion or latent heat of vaporization....

By the end of this section, you will be able to examine heat transfer and calculate final temperature from heat transfer.

This lesson will introduce a phase change diagram for water, relating energy to progress of a phase change, with labeling including specific heat values, heat of fusion value and heat of vaporization value.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore how heat and temperature relate to phase changes.

An indexing page for the HyperPhysics site. This page includes links to a variety of pages at the site which contain information related to phase changes. Each individual page consists of informative graphics and clear explanations.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore how heat of fusion and heat of vaporization energy are used to create a phase change, and how a phase change can be used to do work.

Five chemistry lessons about phase changes between the states of mattter complete with handouts and animations.

A discussion from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey of the thermal factors effecting the movement of air masses in the atmosphere. Numerous topics such as methods of heat transfer, latent heat, phase changes (including sublimation and...

The heat of vaporization along with several other thermal properties are explained. Sample problems are given. Illustrations.

Discusses the phase changes and heating processes of water and how this can be illustrated with a heating curve.

A discussion of the vaporization process and the energy changes which accompany the process. Includes an informative graphic and a discussion of how to determine the heat of vaporization.

This page is a lab that will teach you about heating and cooling curves.

Nice set of problems dealing with the concept of a heating curve. Learners can click on the question and get immediate feedback on their answer.

The heat of fusion is defined and described. A graphical representation of the heat of vaporization is given. A method for measuring and calculating the heat of fusion is also presented and explained.

Discusses the changes of state that can occur for the three different types of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and different types of heat energy that have been defined by scientists.

Georgia State University Physics Department privides an incredibly thorough treatment of the laws of thermodynamics. Multiple pages; many informative graphics; opportunities to practice problems and receive immediate feedback.

Learn about the changing states of matter.

Observe what happens when a solid substance is heated in this animation. Explore heating curves as substances experience a phase change.

Determine how the starting temperature affects crystal growth and heat generation of a hand warmer in this chemistry science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore how heat and temperature relate to phase changes.

Learn how states of matter can change as heat is added to a system.

Students test the insulation properties of different materials by timing how long it takes ice cubes to melt in the presence of various insulating materials. Students learn about the role that thermal insulation materials can play in...

This article provides information on what latent heat is. A good graphic is provided and links to key terms.