Specific Heat Equation Practice

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What is the symbol for heat or energy in the specific heat formula?

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Q

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Specific heat is the amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of a substance by how many degrees Celsius?

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1 Degree Celsius (J/g°C)

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When a piece of aluminum foil cools from 100° C to 50°C, what is the change in temperature?

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-50°C

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The amount of energy required to raise the temperature 1ºC for every gram is called?

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Specific Heat

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What is the formula for calculating specific heat?

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What does the symbol 'm' represent in the specific heat equation?

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Mass of the substance.

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What is the unit of specific heat?

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J/g°C (Joules per gram per degree Celsius)

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If a substance has a high specific heat, what does that imply about its temperature change?

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It requires more energy to change its temperature.

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What is the relationship between specific heat and temperature change?

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Higher specific heat means less temperature change for a given amount of heat.