Structure 1.1 – Introduction to the particulate nature of matter

1.1.3 – Kinetic energy and temperature

  • Changing states of matter can be depicted graphically (filler below)
  • Kelvin (K) is the unit of measurement of temperature used in all calculation in chemistry
  • Absolute zero is defined by -273°C which is considered 0 K
  • To convert from Celcius to Kelvin, add 273