Heat is added to a 1.0-kg solid sample of a material at -200 °C. The figure shows the temperature of the material as a function of the heat added.
-What is the specific heat capacity of this substance in its solid state?
A)0.33 cal/(g · C°)
B)0.75 cal/(g · C°)
C)1.00 cal/(g · C°)
D)1.33 cal/(g · C°)
E)3.00 cal/(g · C°)

Question

Heat is added to a 1.0-kg solid sample of a material at -200 °C. The figure shows the temperature of the material as a function of the heat added. 
-What is the specific heat capacity of this substance in its solid state?
A)0.33 cal/(g · C°) 
B)0.75 cal/(g · C°) 
C)1.00 cal/(g · C°) 
D)1.33 cal/(g · C°) 
E)3.00 cal/(g · C°)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The specific heat capacity of a substance in its solid state is typically lower than in its liquid state. 0.33 cal/(g · C°) is a reasonable value for a solid.

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