Chapter 6, Problem 6.32P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The larger heat capacity among the specific heat capacity or the molar heat capacity of a substance is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Heat capacity $\left(C\right)$ of a substance is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a substance by $1\text{K}$. The formula to calculate heat required is as follows:

$q=\left(C\right)\left(\Delta T\right)$        (1)

Here,

$\Delta T$ is the temperature difference.

$q$ is the heat released or absorbed.

$C$ is the heat capacity of the substance.