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QuizMultiple Choice

Heat

Question 10 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which refers to the amount of heat required to change the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1°C and is related to the chemical composition of the substance?

Answer
A
Thermal energy
B
Specific heat
C
Activation heat
D
Boiling point

Explanation

Specific heat is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by 1°C. It depends on the substance’s chemical composition, so the correct choice is B, Specific heat.

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