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What is the variable for the quantity of heat in a system?

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The heat capacity is the amount of heat, expressed usually in Joules or calories, needed to change the system by 1 degree Celsius. The specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

Step-by-step explanation:

For example, the specific heat of H2O(l) is 4.18 J/g ° C.

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