Which substances has the highest specific heat capacity at normal temperature and pressure?

Question

Which substances has the highest specific heat capacity at normal temperature and pressure? (A) Water (B) Ice (C) Aluminium (D) Mercury

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Substance Specific heat capacity Water 4186 J kg- 1 K- 1 Ice 2060 J kg- 1 K- 1 Aluminium 900 J kg- 1 K- 1 Mercury 140 J kg- 1 K- 1 Water has the highest specific heat capacity.

Q. Which substances has the highest specific heat capacity at normal temperature and pressure?

Water

Ice

Aluminium

Mercury

Substance Specific heat capacity
Water $4186 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Ice $2060 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Aluminium $900 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Mercury $140 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Water has the highest specific heat capacity.

Q. Which substances has the highest specific heat capacity at normal temperature and pressure?

Water

Ice

Aluminium

Mercury

Substance Specific heat capacity Water 4186Jkg−1K−1 Ice 2060Jkg−1K−1 Aluminium 900Jkg−1K−1 Mercury 140Jkg−1K−1 Water has the highest specific heat capacity.

Substance Specific heat capacity
Water $4186 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Ice $2060 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Aluminium $900 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Mercury $140 J k g^{- 1} K^{- 1}$
Water has the highest specific heat capacity.