Thermal property: Name the quantity defined as heat required to raise a body’s temperature by 1 K. Distinguish between per-body and per-unit-mass definitions. Choose the correct physical quantity.

IIT JEE Chemistry Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Specific heat capacity
  • B
    Heat capacity
  • C
    Latent heat
  • D
    Enthalpy

Answer

Correct Answer: Heat capacity

Explanation

Concept

Heat capacity (C) is the heat required to raise the temperature of an object by 1 K. Specific heat capacity (c) is per unit mass.

Final AnswerHeat capacity.

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