The units of specific heat are ________.
A)K/J or °C/J
B)J/K or J/°C
C)J/g-K or J/g-°C
D)J/mol
E)g-K/J or g-°C/J

Name: The units of specific heat are ________. A)K/J or °C/J B)J/K or J/°C C)J/g-K or J/g-°C D)J/mol E)g-K/J or g-°C/J
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Specific heat is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 Kelvin or 1 degree Celsius. Therefore, the units of specific heat are J/g-K or J/g-°C. Choices A, B, D, and E are not correct units for specific heat.

The Units of Specific Heat Are ________