Question

[Constant Pressure Calorimetry] We have found that when an object changes temperature, the heat can be calculated from the equation Q = [formula] where s is the specific heat capacity, m is the mass, and deltaT is the change in temperature.

Options:
A) ms × deltaT
B) m / deltaT
C) s / m
D) ms / deltaT

Answer 1

The formula to calculate heat (Q) when an object changes temperature is Q = ms × deltaT, where m is the mass, s is the specific heat capacity, and deltaT is the change in temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula to calculate heat (Q) when an object changes temperature is Q = ms × deltaT, where m is the mass, s is the specific heat capacity, and deltaT is the change in temperature.

For example, if you have a 2 kg object with a specific heat capacity of 0.5 J/(g · oC) and the temperature changes by 10 oC, the heat can be calculated using the formula:

Q = (2 kg) x (0.5 J/(g · oC)) x (10 oC) = 10 J.