The Specific Heat of a Substance Is the Amount of Heat

question 49

Multiple Choice

The specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat needed to ________.

• A)change 1 g of the substance from the solid to the liquid state
• B)raise the temperature of 1 g of the substance by 1 °C
• C)change 1 g of the substance from the liquid to the solid state
• D)convert 1 g of a liquid to gas
• E)convert 1 g of a solid to a gas

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Definitions:

Consumer Income

Refers to the total earnings received by consumers, including wages, salaries, benefits, and any other income sources, influencing their purchasing power and spending behaviors.

Price Increase

A situation where the cost of goods or services rises over a period of time.

Supply Elasticity

Measures how the quantity supplied of a good responds to a change in the price of that good.