Specific Heat capacity of solid NaOH?

Thread starter Swiffer WetJet
Start date Sep 22, 2007
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In summary, the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH is 1.39 J/g°C. It is typically measured using a calorimeter and varies with temperature, generally increasing as the temperature increases. Compared to other substances, it has a relatively high specific heat capacity, meaning it requires more energy to increase its temperature. This is important because it affects the substance's behavior when heated or cooled, and plays a role in various industrial and laboratory processes involving NaOH.

Sep 22, 2007

Swiffer WetJet

Hello, I'm really having trouble figuring out the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH. Any help is apprieciated. Thanks

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Sep 23, 2007

Lucas_SG

Heat capacity, (25 °C) 28.230 J·mol−1·K−1

Sep 23, 2007

Swiffer WetJet

Thanks so much!

1. What is the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH?

The specific heat capacity of solid NaOH is 1.39 J/g°C.

2. How is the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH measured?

The specific heat capacity of solid NaOH is typically measured using a calorimeter, where the substance is heated to a known temperature and then placed in a known amount of water. The change in temperature of the water is then used to calculate the specific heat capacity.

3. Does the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH vary with temperature?

Yes, the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH varies with temperature. It generally increases as the temperature increases.

4. How does the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH compare to other substances?

The specific heat capacity of solid NaOH is relatively high compared to other substances, meaning it takes more energy to increase its temperature than other substances with lower specific heat capacities.

5. Why is the specific heat capacity of solid NaOH important?

The specific heat capacity of solid NaOH is important because it affects its behavior when heated or cooled. It also plays a role in various industrial and laboratory processes, such as in the production of soap or in chemical reactions involving NaOH.