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The specific heat of a substance can be used to calculate the temperature change that a given substance will undergo when it is either heated or cooled. The equation that relates heat (q) (q) to specific heat (cp) (c p), mass (m) (m), and temperature change (ΔT) (Δ T) is shown below. q = cp × m × ΔT q = c p × m × Δ T.
May 13, 2023 · The heat capacity (C) of a body of matter is the quantity of heat (q) it absorbs or releases when it experiences a temperature change (ΔT) of 1 degree Celsius (or equivalently, 1 kelvin) C = q ΔT. Heat capacity is determined by both the type and amount of substance that absorbs or releases heat.
Apr 13, 2022 · The heat capacity at constant volume, \(C_V\), is the ratio \(\dq/\dif T\) for a process in a closed constant-volume system with no nonexpansion work—that is, no work at all. The first law shows that under these conditions the internal energy change equals the heat: \(\dif U=\dq\) (Eq. 5.3.9).
Aug 14, 2020 · The heat energy change, Q, can be calculated by: Where: Q = the heat energy change, J. m = the mass of the substance being heated, g. c = the specific heat capacity, J/g/°C. ΔT = the temperature change, °C. The temperature change in degrees Celsius is the same as the temperature change in Kelvin.
To calculate the enthalpy change (\(\Delta H\)) we must know the values for c, m and \(\Delta T\). The specific heat capacity (c) is a constant, with a value of 4.18.
Discern the difference between constant-pressure (coffee cup) and constant-volume (bomb) calorimeters. Learn about specific and latent heat capacity and how they can be utilised in determining change in enthalpy.
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