The Heating Curve of Water By Chemistry RM 331

ACTORS Water molecules- students SCENE 1- Absolute Zero [scene background] - Absolute zero is the coldest temperature possible at 0 Kelvin. To convert to Celsius, subtract 273: _______ Celsius. - At absolute zero, there is no kinetic energy. SCENE 2- Solid [scene background] - As energy/heat is added, the temperature increases to 0Celsius. - The molecules of water gain some kinetic energy but do not move much. - Intermolecular forces are strongest for a solid. SCENE 3- Melting [scene background] - As energy/heat is added, the temperature stays at 0Celsius. - The molecules of water do not gain kinetic energy (do not move faster). Instead, the added energy weakens the intermolecular forces between the water molecules. - The water molecules undergo a phase change from solid to liquid. SCENE 4- Liquid [scene background] - As energy/heat is added, the temperature increases to 100Celsius. - The molecules of water gain kinetic energy and move faster. SCENE 5- Boiling [scene background] - As energy/heat is added, the temperature stays at 100Celsius. - The molecules of water do not gain kinetic energy (do not move faster). Instead, the added energy further weakens the intermolecular forces between the water molecules. - The water molecules undergo a phase change from liquid to gas. SCENE 6- Gas [scene background] - As energy/heat is added, the temperature increases. - The molecules of water gain kinetic energy and move faster. - Intermolecular forces are weakest for a gas.