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7. Explore specific heat capacity

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Define specific heat capacity

Calculate specific heat capacity using the equation

Compare values for specific heat capacity and explain how this information can be useful

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Keywords

Words and meanings to learn

delta

a greek letter used in maths and science which means “a change in”

aluminium

an element that is a light, silver-coloured metal, used especially for making cooking equipment

boiling pont

the temperature at which a liquid changes into a gas

Celsius

a scale for measuring temperature in which the freezing and boiling temperatures of water are defined to be 0 and 100, respectively

capacity

the maximum amount that something can hold or absorb

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Handout: Information on Joules to provide historical context. Calculations practice on specific heat capacity. Questions involving changing units and the subject of the equation. Apply knowledge of specific heat capacity to real life contexts and exam style questions. 

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