The specific heat of copper is 0.0920 cal/g °C, and the specific heat of silver is 0.0562 cal/g °C. If 100 cal of heat is added to one g of each metal at 25 °C, what is the expected result?
A) The two samples will reach the same temperature.
B) The copper will reach a temperature lower than 25 °C.
C) The copper will reach a higher temperature.
D) The silver will reach a temperature lower than 25 °C.
E) The silver will reach a higher temperature.

Question

The specific heat of copper is 0.0920 cal/g °C, and the specific heat of silver is 0.0562 cal/g °C. If 100 cal of heat is added to one g of each metal at 25 °C, what is the expected result? 
A) The two samples will reach the same temperature. 
B) The copper will reach a temperature lower than 25 °C. 
C) The copper will reach a higher temperature. 
D) The silver will reach a temperature lower than 25 °C. 
E) The silver will reach a higher temperature.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Silver, with a lower specific heat, will reach a higher temperature than copper when the same amount of heat is added.

The Specific Heat of Copper Is 0