Chapter 15, Problem 78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The energy required to raise the temperature of $10.4\text{g}$ of solid magnesium from $22.4\text{°C}$ to $39.5\text{°C}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Specific heat is the property of a pure substance. Specific heat is the heat flow required to change the temperature of $1\text{g}$ of a substance by $1$ degree Celsius. It measures the relative ease with which a substance may be heated or cooled. A substance which has a low specific heat gains less amount of energy in warming through a temperature change. A substance which has a high specific heat gains higher amount of energy in warming through a temperature change.