A mole of iron has about half the mass of a mole of silver. Which likely has the greater heat capacity?
A) Iron
B) Silver
C) Both will have about the same heat capacity.
D) One cannot say without measuring.

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Iron likely has a greater heat capacity because it has a lower molar mass compared to silver, meaning for the same amount of substance (a mole), iron's atoms are more tightly packed and can absorb or release more heat energy per unit mass.

A Mole of Iron Has About Half the Mass of a Mole