specific heat capacity Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
state the definition of heat
A
energy that flows from a warmer object to a cooler object
2
Q
state the definition of specific heat capacity
A
the amount of heat required to
raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance
1 degree Celsius
3
Q
state the equation for specific heat capacity
A
ΔE = m * c * Δθ
or
c = ΔE / m * Δθ
4
Q
if something has a large specific heat capacity it takes. . . to heat up and cool down
A
longer
5
Q
what is the term for the process of determining how much energy is present in a substance called?
A
calorimetry
