Asked by Katie Rothballer on May 12, 2024
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How is specific heat defined?
A) The amount of heat needed to raise 1 mole of material 1ºF
B) The amount of heat needed to raise 1 g of material 1ºF
C) The amount of heat needed to raise 1 mole of material 1ºC
D) The amount of heat needed to raise 1 g of material 1ºC
Specific Heat
The amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.
- Understand the importance of specific heat and its roles in different scenarios.
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Zybrea KnightMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Specific heat is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius (ºC).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of specific heat and its roles in different scenarios.