Question

What is the specific heat capacity of water?

• A. 4.18 J/ g C
• B. 4.18 Cal
• C. 4.18 kJ / g C
• D. 4.18 J Kg / C

Answer 1

The correct option is A

4.18 J/ g C

The specific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J / (g Celsius). Specific heat (or heat capacity) (C) is the amount of heat required to change the temperature of a mass unit of a substance by one degree.