Question

Object A has a molar heat of 31.2 J/mole∙°C and object B molar heat is 11.2 J/mole∙°C. Which object will heat up faster if they have the same mass and equal amount of heat is applied? Explain why.

Answer 1

Answer:

Substance B

Explanation:

Molar heat of A = 31.2J/mole.°C

Molar heat of B =  11.2 J/mole∙°C.

The molar heat of a substance is the amount of heat that must be added to a mole of a substance to raise the temperature by 1°C.

• Substance B will heat up faster compared to A.
• It has a smaller molar heat compared to A.
• This suggests that it will require lesser heat to raise its temperature by  1°C.