Specific Heat Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
Define Specific
A
Per unit mass
2
Q
Define rate
A
Per unit time
3
Q
Define specific heat capacity
A
The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of the substance by 1°C.
4
Q
When using a continuous flow calorimeter, you must do the experiment twice. Why?
A
To find the heat loss as it can be assumed to be the same if the temperature change remains the same.
