Question

Which of the following (with specific heat capacity provided) would require the least energy to increase temperature by 1 oC?

1.0 g H2O(g) (Cs = 1.864 J/g oC)

1.0 g Si(s) (Cs = 0.712 J/g oC)

1.0 g O2(g) (Cs = 0.918 J/g oC)

1.0 g Pb(s) (Cs = 0.130 J/g oC)

1.0 g Al(s) (Cs = 0.897 J/g oC)

Answer 1

Lower the heat capacity, lower is the heat required to raise the temperature by 1°C.

Of all the given compounds and elements, Pb has the lowest heat capacity. So, Pb will require least energy to raise it's temperature by 1°C.

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