The specific heat capacities for several substances are shown in the table. Substance Specific Heat (J/g•°C) iron 0.45 air 1.01 ammonia 4.70 concrete 0.88 If there are equal masses of each substance, which substance must absorb the greatest amount of heat to increase the temperature by the same amount? O ammonia O concrete iron air

The specific heat capacities for several substances are shown in the table. Substance Specific Heat (J/g•°C) iron 0.45 air 1.01 ammonia 4.70 concrete 0.88 If there are equal masses of each substance, which substance must absorb the greatest amount of heat to increase the temperature by the same amount? O ammonia O concrete iron air

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