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The basic formula which describes the energy required to raise the temperature of a substance is ΔE=mcΔθ.

where:

ΔE = Difference in energy

m = mass of the substance

c = specific heat capacity of the substance Δθ = change in thermodynamic temperature

without any calculation, it is clear that if the change in temperature is the same (i.e. from room temperature to boiling point); and the specific heat capacity is the same; the more of the substance that is being boiled; the more energy is required. If the device which is boiling the substance is at a constant power, whether it be a burner or a kettle, the more energy required to boil the substance, the more time it will take to boil so long as the power is held constant.

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