Heat question?the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to

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In summary, the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to the product of its mass times the change in temperature times its specific heat.
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Heat question!??the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to

Homework Statement



the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to the product of its______ times the change in__________ times its__________

Homework Equations


none that i know of


The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know the first blank or the third, but is the second heat?
 
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The second is not heat. Have you been given any equations in your classes when you've been talking about calorimetry? If not I suggest you look up calorimetry on google. You're bound to find the answer then.
 
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i looked it up on google and still didnt find the answer..
 
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amandamolegir said:
i looked it up on google and still didnt find the answer..

Really? The first hit when I look up calorimetry has the equation you need.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimetry
 
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so the answer is energy, mass, and specific heat?
 
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You still need this part: the change in__________
Not "energy." The heat IS energy.
 
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i don't know what that part is then
 
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change in temperature
 
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Yes. :smile:
 

FAQ: Heat question?the amount of heat gained or lost by a substance is equal to

Question 1: What is the definition of heat?

Heat is a form of energy that is transferred from one object or system to another due to a difference in temperature.

Question 2: How is heat measured?

Heat is measured in units of energy, such as joules or calories. In scientific experiments, it is commonly measured using a thermometer or a calorimeter.

Question 3: What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Heat and temperature are related but different concepts. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, while heat is the transfer of energy from one object to another due to a temperature difference.

Question 4: What is the specific heat capacity?

The specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius. It is a unique property of each substance and is typically measured in units of joules per gram per degree Celsius (J/g°C).

Question 5: How is heat transferred?

Heat can be transferred through three main mechanisms: conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat between two objects that are in direct contact. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases. Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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