The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of unit mass of a substance by 1 degree celsius is called _______.

latent heat of vaporization

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specific heat capacity

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latent heat of fusion

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heat capacity

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The correct option is B specific heat capacity
The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of unit mass of a substance by 1 degree celsius is called specific heat capacity.

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