They are compounds Good Luck!
Answer:

Explanation:
The formula for the amount of heat absorbed by a substance is
q = mCΔT
Thus, the three factors are the
- mass
- specific heat capacity
- temperature change
The only factor that is on your list is

The shape of the substance has no effect, nor do its melting and boiling points.
Answer:
Objective
Optics
For an optical instrument, the aperture is the diameter of the objective lens (refracting telescope) or the primary mirror (reflecting telescope). The larger the aperture, the more light the telescope can gather, and the fainter the limiting magnitude of the instrument.
Explanation:
Carbon is the answer. all hydrocarbures have to contain carbon.