Chapter 11, Problem 12KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term corresponding to the definition “the heat required to raise $1\text{g}$ of any substance $1{}^{\text{ο}}\text{C}$” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Heat is present in the molecule as the energy due to motions in the molecule. This heat is expressed in the units of calories $\left(\text{cal}\right)$ or joules $\left(\text{J}\right)$. The specific heat of a molecule is defined as the heat which is required to increase the temperature of the substance by $1°\text{C}$.