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Standard XII

Chemistry

Heat Capacity

Which among i...

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Which among ice and water has the higher specific heat capacity ?

Ice

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Water

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both A & B

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Solution

The correct option is B Water
Specific heat capacity of water is $1 c a l / g C$ and of ice is $0.5 c a l / g C$ .

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Which among ice and water has the higher specific heat capacity ?

The correct option is B WaterSpecific heat capacity of water is 1 cal/gC and of ice is 0.5 cal/gC.

The correct option is B Water
Specific heat capacity of water is $1 c a l / g C$ and of ice is $0.5 c a l / g C$ .