Chapter 4, Problem 4.38UKC

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The substance (ethanol in A, ethanol in B and 2-propanol in C) which has higher temperature after same amount of heat is added to each container has to be given.

Concept introduction:

The specific heat is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of $\text{1g}$ of a substance by ${\text{1}}^{\text{o}}\text{C}$.

  $\text{Specific}\text{heat=}\frac{\text{Heat}}{\text{mass×ΔT}}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The substance (ethanol in A, ethanol in B and 2-propanol in C) which has lowest temperature after same amount of heat is added to each container has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).