Which of the Following Statements Regarding Heat Capacity Is Incorrect

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding heat capacity is incorrect?

• A)Specific heat capacity refers to the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of a substance by 1°C at constant pressure.
• B)Different substances have different heat capacities.
• C)The amount of energy required to change the temperature of a substance depends on whether the process occurs at constant pressure or at constant volume.
• D)Heat capacity is an extensive property.
• E)The molar heat capacity of a substance is an extensive property.

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