Mastering Heat Capacity

1. Heat capacity is the amount of heat absorbed per unit temperature change.
2. Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat absorbed per unit mass and temperature change.
3. Molar heat capacity is the amount of heat absorbed per unit mole and temperature change.
4. Heat capacity is an extensive property, dependent on the amount of material.
5. Specific heat capacity is an intensive property, independent of the amount of material.
6. Molar heat capacity is an intensive property, dependent only on the identity of the substance.
7. Water has a high specific heat capacity, while metals have a low specific heat capacity.
8. Substances with high heat capacity can store a lot of thermal energy.
9. Metals are good conductors of heat, while water is useful for storing thermal energy.
10. Heat capacity, specific heat capacity, and molar heat capacity can be calculated using the equations Q = mcΔT and Q = nCΔT.

Do you know the difference between heat capacity, specific heat capacity, and molar heat capacity? How about their properties and equations? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn about the amount of heat absorbed, material dependence, and substance identity. Discover the advantages of substances with high heat capacity and their ability to store thermal energy. With questions about water, metals, and conductivity, you'll become an expert in no time. Challenge yourself to calculate heat capacity using the Q = mcΔT and Q