Question

Substance A with a specific heat of 1.25 J/g∙oC and Substance B with a specific heat of 12.5 J/g∙oC. If both were exposed to the same amount of heat which one would rise in temperature the most?

Answer 1

Answer:

Substance A

Explanation:

Specific heat is defined by the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance 1 degree Celsius (°C).  

A higher specific heat means it takes more energy to increase the temperature of the substance compared to other substances. Since Substance A has a lower specific heat, it takes less energy to raise the temperature so it will rise in temp faster.