Specific Heat CONCEPTUAL Review

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What is specific heat capacity?

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The energy required to heat 1 g. of a substance 1 °C.

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Which material would make the BEST cooking pot?

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Tin.

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Which substance would be BEST as an insulator?

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Water.

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What happens to a material with the LOWEST specific heat when heated?

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It heats up fastest.

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What happens to a material with the LOWEST specific heat when cooled?

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It cools down fastest.

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Define specific heat in simple terms.

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The amount of heat needed to change the temperature of a substance.

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Why is water considered a good insulator?

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Because it has a high specific heat capacity.

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How does specific heat affect cooking times?

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Materials with lower specific heat heat up faster, reducing cooking time.

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What is the relationship between specific heat and temperature change?

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Higher specific heat means a smaller temperature change for the same amount of heat added.

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Give an example of a material with a high specific heat.

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Water.