Question

Calculate the heat capacity of a substance which requires 4000 J of heat to raise its temperature by 20⁰C. Also calculate the SHC of the substance if its mass is 100 g.

• A. i) 200 J⁰ C^-1 ii) 2 J g^{-1 0}C^-1
• B. i) 20 J⁰ C^-1 ii) 2 J g^{-1 0}C^-1
• C. i) 20000 J⁰ C^-1 ii) 200 J g^{-1 0}C^-1
• D. i) 200 J⁰ C^-1 ii) 2 J g^{-1 0}C^-1
• E. i) 0.2 J⁰ C^-1 ii) 20 J g^{-1 0}C^-1

Answer 1

The correct option is A

i) 200 J⁰ C^-1 ii) 2 J g^{-1 0}C^-1