Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 6 - Thermochemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 263: 6.29

Answer

Heat capacity: Amount of energy to raise the temperature of compounds by $1^{\circ}C (J/^{\circ}C)$ (extensive property) Specific Heat Capacity: Amount of energy needed to raise temperature of 1g of a compound by $1^{\circ}C (J/^{\circ}C.g)$ (intensive property)

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Heat capacity: Amount of energy to raise the temperature of compounds by $1^{\circ}C (J/^{\circ}C)$ (extensive property) Specific Heat Capacity: Amount of energy needed to raise temperature of 1g of a compound by $1^{\circ}C (J/^{\circ}C.g)$ (intensive property)
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