The Specific Heat of a Substance Is the Amount of Heat

question 34

True/False

The specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat energy that is needed to cause the substance to melt.

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Definitions:

Heparin

A medication and naturally occurring substance that prevents blood clotting, often used in medical settings to reduce the risk of thrombosis.

Clotting Process

The series of biochemical events leading to the formation of a blood clot, critical in preventing excessive bleeding when vessels are injured.

Agglutination

Process by which blood cells, bacteria, or other particles are caused to adhere to one another and form clumps.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.