A 100 G Sample of Each of the Following Metals

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 100 g sample of each of the following metals is heated from 35°C to 45°C. Which metal absorbs the lowest amount of heat energy? $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Metal } & \text { Specific Heat Capacity } \\\hline\text { copper } & 0.385 \mathrm {~J} / \left( \mathrm { g } \cdot { } ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C } \right) \\\text { magnesium } & 1.02 \mathrm {~J} / \left( \mathrm { g } \cdot { } ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C } \right) \\\text { mercury } & 0.138 \mathrm {~J} / \left( \mathrm { g } \cdot { } ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C } \right) \\\text { silver } & 0.237 \mathrm {~J} / \left( \mathrm { g } \cdot { } ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C } \right) \\\text { lead } & 0.129 \mathrm {~J} / \left( \mathrm { g } \cdot { } ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C } \right) \end{array}$$

• A) lead
• B) magnesium
• C) mercury
• D) silver
• E) copper

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