Heat question?the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to

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The discussion focuses on the formula for calculating the heat gained or lost by a substance, which is expressed as the product of its mass, the change in temperature, and its specific heat capacity. Participants clarify that the second blank refers to the change in temperature, while the first and third blanks are identified as mass and specific heat, respectively. There is a suggestion to research calorimetry for further understanding, with one participant noting that the relevant information can be found online. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing that heat is a form of energy. Overall, the correct formula is confirmed as mass times change in temperature times specific heat.
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Heat question!??the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to

Homework Statement



the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to the product of its______ times the change in__________ times its__________

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none that i know of


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I don't know the first blank or the third, but is the second heat?
 
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The second is not heat. Have you been given any equations in your classes when you've been talking about calorimetry? If not I suggest you look up calorimetry on google. You're bound to find the answer then.
 


i looked it up on google and still didnt find the answer..
 


amandamolegir said:
i looked it up on google and still didnt find the answer..

Really? The first hit when I look up calorimetry has the equation you need.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimetry
 


so the answer is energy, mass, and specific heat?
 


You still need this part: the change in__________
Not "energy." The heat IS energy.
 


i don't know what that part is then
 


change in temperature
 


Yes. :smile:
 
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