Understanding Specific Heat Capacity of Water

An object

A substance

A solution

A mixture

Volume of the substance

Mass of the substance

Heat supplied

Temperature change

To measure the volume of water

To increase heat loss

To make the experiment more colorful

To reduce heat loss

To cool down the water

To ensure uniform temperature

To increase the water's mass

To make the water boil

5000 J kg-1 oC-1

4393 J kg-1 oC-1

11070 J kg-1 oC-1

4200 J kg-1 oC-1

Using a metal cup

Heat loss to surroundings

Using cold water

Incorrect mass measurement

11070 J kg-1 oC-1

5000 J kg-1 oC-1

4393 J kg-1 oC-1

4200 J kg-1 oC-1

Use a metal container

Use a container with high heat capacity

Wait for the maximum temperature before recording

Do not stir the water

To allow the water to cool

To ensure the heater is off

To record the maximum temperature

To let the water settle

To measure the mass of water

To measure the temperature change

To measure the volume of water

To measure the heat supplied