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The amount of heat in a substance depends on many factors. What one must understand, however, is that Temperature differs from Heat in a Thermodynamic system by definition. Heat is the amount of energy transfer in a system. Basically, two substances always attempt to reach a temperature which is homogeneous throughout both substances at which it is considered to be at equilibrium. If the substance in question is not in an adiabatic environment (where there is no change in heat), then the substance is affected by the individual temperatures of every single other substance inside the environment. Picture a metal brick at a homogeneous temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit and a metal brick of the same type at a homogeneous temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Some factors to consider would be the air temperature which, initially, let's say was 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The 200 degree brick will attempt to approach equilibrium with the air around it. Typically this means that the air immediately next to the brick with heat up while the brick will cool down. The heated air will then heat up the air directly next to it, while the air directly next to the brick will cool down to attempt to match temperatures. This chain reaction continues until the heat is negligible. The same sort of thing occurs with the other brick in that the air next to brick 2 (the cooler brick) will try to reach equilibrium with the brick itself. This continues in the same pattern as with brick 1 (the hotter brick). This whole reaction has been described (badly, sorry) in a series of paused frames. This means that time is another factor as the system will, if given enough time, eventually reach equilibrium. After all this to consider, the factors which I have expressed seem to be Time, Temperature of other substances, Distance between the subject substance and the next substance (which can be seen to be expressed as density in a given volume of the environment), The ability for a substance to retain heat, along with some others which I have most likely forgotten. As a disclaimer, I am a 16 year old kid in 11th grade so I may be wrong about this. PLEASE make corrections to this if you see something that doesn't make sense.
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What does heat content depend upon?
The heat content of a substance depends on its temperature, mass, and specific heat capacity. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance, while mass determines the amount of substance present. Specific heat capacity is a material-specific property that quantifies how much heat energy is required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount.
Suppose that 28 g of each of the following substances is initially at 27.0circ C What is the final temperature of each substance upon absorbing 2.45 kJ of heat?
To find the final temperature of each substance, you need to calculate the specific heat capacity of each substance. Once you have the specific heat capacity, you can use the formula Q = mcΔT to find the final temperature. Substituting the given values into the formula will give you the final temperature of each substance.
What are 4 factors upon which a substances state depends?
It's Energy state (Temperature)Energy State of environment (Temperature)Mechanical pressure (compression, air pressure, etc.)properties of the substance (composition, heat coefficient, melting point, etc.)
Does constituents absorb or release heat upon mixing?
Constituents can absorb or release heat upon mixing, depending on the specific reaction or process involved. For example, an endothermic reaction will absorb heat and cool down the mixture, while an exothermic reaction will release heat and increase the temperature of the mixture.
Name four factors upon which a substances state depends?
The state of a substance depends on temperature, pressure, molecular structure, and intermolecular forces. These factors determine whether a substance exists as a solid, liquid, or gas at a given time.
What does heat content depend upon?
The heat content of a substance depends on its temperature, mass, and specific heat capacity. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance, while mass determines the amount of substance present. Specific heat capacity is a material-specific property that quantifies how much heat energy is required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount.
Why specific heat capacity increase with temperature?
Specific heat capacity is by definition a per-unit-mass property. Therefore it does not depend on the mass of the substance.
What Amount of energy needed to raise 1 kg of a substance 1 Celsius?
Specific heat (Cp)= the amount of heat needed to raise 1 g of a substance 1 degree C. CP of Sc= 0.568 J/g oC
The particular rate at which a material warms up upon absorbing heat is a what property that can be used to identify a substance?
Specific heat capacity is the property that describes the rate at which a material warms up upon absorbing heat. It can be used to identify a substance based on how quickly or slowly it heats up compared to other materials.
What are the factors upon which the amount of heat contained in a body depends?
The amount of heat contained in a body depends on its mass, temperature, and specific heat capacity. The more massive a body is, the more heat it can store for the same temperature change. Additionally, materials with a higher specific heat capacity require more heat to raise their temperature.
What determines refractive index?
It depends upon the material of the substance
Is there a DSMIV code for substance abuse?
There are a plethora of DSMIV substance abuse codes. It all depends upon the diagnosis. They are specific to the substance being abused, there is also one for polysubstance abuse when one substance does not qualify. Then there is also abuse versus dependence. So again, it all depends.
The absorption of heat by any substances is dependent upon?
its specific heat capacity
Why the specific heat capacity of a substance depends upon phase?
The capacity for an object to be heated and retain heat is determined by its phase because of the way the different phases of matter move. The more freely the molecules are able to move around (like in a gas), the more likely the excited (or warmed up) molecules will leave the group, causing the heat to dispress more quickly.
How many pounds are equal to 10 pints?
That depends upon what substance makes up the 10 pints. Mass (pounds) and volume (pints) are related by density (pound per pint) which depends upon the substance (and pressure/temperature).
What is the substance an enzyme act upon called?
the substance that an enzyme acts upon is subtrate
Suppose that 28 g of each of the following substances is initially at 27.0circ C What is the final temperature of each substance upon absorbing 2.45 kJ of heat?
To find the final temperature of each substance, you need to calculate the specific heat capacity of each substance. Once you have the specific heat capacity, you can use the formula Q = mcΔT to find the final temperature. Substituting the given values into the formula will give you the final temperature of each substance.
