Here we have to identify the sample which need more energy to heat the sample 1 degree Celsius.
Among the given elements magnesium will require more energy than the others to heat.
As per the definition of specific heat of a compound, the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of the material 1 degree Celsius is the specific heat of the material.
The given data are-
substance specific heat
Lead 0.129
Tin 0.21
Silver 0.235
Iron 0.449
Calcium 0.647
Granite 0.803
Aluminium 0.897
Magnesium 1.023
From the given data lead, magnesium, iron and aluminium have the specific heat 0.129, 1.023, 0.449 and 0.897 respectively. Thus magnesium will require more energy than the others to heat.
This is what is normally termed a single replacement reaction, although don't hold me to that. It could have changed to something more modern.
The correct answer is the combination of a metal with another element.
An alloy is a combination of two or more metallic elements to make a stronger material. For instance, there are bronze alloys, brass alloys, and coin alloys.
We can confirm that an alloy is a combination of one metal with another metal because stainless steel is made of an iron and chromium alloy (iron is a metal; chromium is also a metal). Therefore, we can confirm that option C is the best choice.
