A 100 g sample of each of the following metals is heated from 35°C to 45°C.Which metal absorbs the lowest amount of heat energy?
Metal
Specific Heat
Copper
0)385 J/(g ∙ °C)
Magnesium
1)02 J/(g ∙ °C)
Mercury
0)138 J/(g ∙ °C)
Silver
0)237 J/(g ∙ °C)
Lead
0)129 J/(g ∙ °C)

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Lead has the lowest specific heat, meaning it requires the least amount of heat energy to raise its temperature by 1°C.

A 100 G Sample of Each of the Following Metals