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c = 0.182772277 cal/g * C
What type of substance is it? it's not glass.
What type of substance is it? it's not glass.
Originally posted by eku_girl83
Do you have a chart of common substances and their specific heats? If not, I'm sure you could find one on the internet. If the specific heats listed are in different units use the conversion factor 4.184Joules/Calorie.
The value of "c" represents the specific heat capacity of the unknown substance, which is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of the substance by one degree Celsius.
The specific heat capacity of the unknown substance was determined through experimentation and measurement. The substance was heated and the change in temperature and amount of heat absorbed were recorded, allowing for the calculation of the specific heat capacity using the formula c = q/mΔT.
A specific heat capacity of 0.182772277 cal/g*C is considered relatively low. The specific heat capacity of a substance is dependent on its molecular structure and can vary greatly, but on average, values in the range of 0.1-1.0 cal/g*C are common.
The specific heat capacity of a substance directly affects its ability to store heat. A substance with a higher specific heat capacity requires more heat to raise its temperature, meaning it can store more heat energy. In contrast, a substance with a lower specific heat capacity will reach a higher temperature with less heat energy, making it less efficient at storing heat.
The specific heat capacity of a substance is an intrinsic property and typically does not change. However, certain factors such as phase changes or chemical reactions can alter the specific heat capacity. Additionally, the specific heat capacity may vary slightly depending on the temperature and pressure of the substance.