use your understanding of the particle model to explain why the temperature does not rise in the first 4 minutes
Answer (1)
In the first 4 minutes, the temperature does not rise because the substance is undergoing a phase change (e.g., melting or boiling).Short Explanation using the Particle Model:During a phase change, the energy supplied (e.g., heat) is not used to increase the kinetic energy of the particles, which directly relates to temperature. Instead, this energy is absorbed as latent heat. It is used to overcome the intermolecular forces of attraction between the particles, allowing them to break free from their fixed positions (in melting) or move further apart (in boiling). Until all the substance has changed phase, the average kinetic energy of the particles, and thus the temperature, remains constant.
