Specific heat capacity

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What is the definition of specific heat capacity?

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Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1ºC.

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What does a high specific heat capacity indicate about a substance?

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A substance with a high specific heat capacity requires a lot of energy to increase its temperature.

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Which metal has a lower specific heat capacity, copper or water?

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Copper has a lower specific heat capacity than water, meaning it heats up faster.

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What is the relationship between temperature and the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a substance that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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What is the specific heat capacity of water?

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The specific heat capacity of water is approximately 4.18 J/gºC.

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How does specific heat capacity affect climate?

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Areas with large bodies of water tend to have milder climates due to the high specific heat capacity of water, which moderates temperature changes.

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What is the formula for calculating heat energy (Q) using specific heat capacity?

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Q = mcΔT, where Q is heat energy, m is mass, c is specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature of the substance increases as it absorbs heat.

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What is the specific heat capacity of metals generally compared to water?

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Metals generally have a lower specific heat capacity compared to water.