What is the specific heat of water? The specific heat of water is 1 ca
| What is the specific heat of water?
A. 4.186 joule/gram°C
B. 9.2 joule/gram°C
C. 4.8 joule/gram°C
D. 4.5 joule/gram°C
Right Answer is: A
SOLUTION
- The specific heat of water is 1 calorie/gram = 4.186 joules/gram i.e. is higher than any other substance.
- Amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius is known as specific heat.
- It is used to compare the molar specific heats of substances.
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What is the specific heat of water? The specific heat of water is 1 ca