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In the formula for specific heat, which quantity is measured in units of J/g•°C?

a- c
b- Q
c- T
d- m

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In the equation: Q = mcΔT, the quantity that is measured in units J/g•°C is A) c.

m is measured in grams (g), Q is measured in Joules (J), and T is measured in Celsius degrees (°C), so the quantity is then unit-less in the final answer.

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