If the temperature of two substances (of equal mass) is raised by 20 degrees Celsius, which substance would absorb the most energy: the substance with the lower molar heat capacity or the substance with the higher molar heat capacity?
2007-04-01 14:11:52 · 2 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Ok let's approach this logically
Each substance is being raised 20 deg. C
One that has a lower heat capacity will need to absorb less energy to raise its temperature
Vice versa for a higher heat capacity
Therefore, if they are both being raised the same amount of degrees, it will be the higher heat capcity substance that requires more energy.
2007-04-01 14:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That with the higher heat capacity. After all, the system is going to the same temperature.
2007-04-01 21:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋