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specific heat is the amount of heat to be absorbed required to raise a substance 1 degree celsius.

And by heat being absorbed, i mean energy, because specific heat is measured in joules

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The specific heat of substance A is greater than that for substance B If both sample sizes are the same and they both start at the same temperature and equal amounts of heat are added to both these s?

The specific heat of substance A is greater than that for substance B. If both sample sizes are the same and they both start at the same temperature and equal amounts of heat are added to both these samples, substance A will have a lower temperature than substance B.


What is used to find the specific heat capacity of a substance?

The equation for specific heat is: C = q/temp. change x mass. C is a substance's specific heat, which is a constant for every substance. q is its heat capacity in joules, temp. change is the change in temperature in degrees Celsius, and mass is in grams.


Explain why substances with hig specific heats take longer to heat up than substances wit the same mass which have low specific heats?

Type your answer here... A substance with high specific heat means it can absorb alot more heat energy before its temperature increases. A substance with low specific heat cannot absorb alot of heat energy so its temperature increases quickly because it cant absorb the heat. Remember there is a difference between Heat energy and Temperature. The ocean can absorb alot of heat energy but still feel like its cold in temperature. The tip of a needle can be at 1000 degrees temperature but there is hardly any actual heat energy in it because its so small.


What is the specific heat of a substance that has a mass of 25 grams and requires 525 calories to raise its temperature by 15 degrees celsius?

We know that Q=m.s.t, where Q= Heat, s= Specific heat of the substance, t=temperature(Difference in temperatures) =>s= Q/m.t =>s=525/(25X15) =>s=525/375 =>s=1.4 cal/g/0c Specific heat of the substance is 1.4 cal/g/0c.


What is the specific heat of a substance?

The amount of heat a substance can hold.

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What are some specific heat questions that can help deepen understanding of the concept?

Some specific heat questions that can deepen understanding of the concept include: How does the specific heat of a substance affect its ability to absorb or release heat? Why do different substances have different specific heat capacities? How does the specific heat of a substance relate to its temperature change when heat is added or removed? How can the specific heat of a substance be experimentally determined? How does the specific heat of a substance impact its thermal conductivity and overall heat transfer properties?


How can specific heat be determined without using the heat transfer value (q)?

Specific heat can be determined without using the heat transfer value by conducting an experiment where the initial and final temperatures of a substance are measured, along with the mass of the substance and the amount of heat added or removed. By using the formula Q mcT, where Q is the heat energy, m is the mass, c is the specific heat, and T is the change in temperature, the specific heat can be calculated.


What is the effect of a substances density on its specific heat capacity?

The specific heat capacity of a substance is not directly affected by its density. Density refers to the mass of a substance per unit volume, while specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of the substance by one degree Celsius. The specific heat capacity of a substance is determined by its molecular structure and composition, not its density.


What does the specific heat of a substance relate to temperature change?

The specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit of mass of the substance by one degree Celsius. A substance with a high specific heat will require more heat to increase its temperature compared to a substance with a lower specific heat.


What does the specific heat of a substance?

The ability of a substance to hold heat.


What determines heat?

Heat is determined by the amount of thermal energy in a substance or system. It is influenced by factors such as the temperature of the substance, its mass, and its specific heat capacity. Heat transfer occurs from regions of higher temperature to lower temperature, following the principles of thermodynamics.


What thermometer measures -specific heat of a substance -absolute temperature of substance -heat intensity?

specific heat thermometer


Will specific heat of 50 g of a substance be the same as or greater than the specific heat of 10 g of the same substance?

The specific heat of a substance is a characteristic property that remains constant regardless of the amount. Therefore, the specific heat of 50 g of a substance will be the same as the specific heat of 10 g of the same substance.


What is The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one KG of a substance by one KG is determined by its?

according to my research specific heat is needed to raise the temperature.


What does the specific heat of substance represent?

The ability of a substance to hold heat.


What does specific heat of a substance represent?

The ability of a substance to hold heat.


Is it possible for the specific heat of a substance to have a negative value?

No, it is not possible for the specific heat of a substance to have a negative value.