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Heat capacity is an intrinsic physical property of a substance that measures the amount of heat required to change that substance’s temperature by a given amount. The specific heat is the amount of heat necessary to change the temperature of 1.00 kg of mass by C. Its SI unit is J/(kg⋅K) or J/(kg⋅C).

Copper is a good conductor of heat while water is not. What statements apply to copper's ability to conduct heat? Choose ALL that apply.
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A Copper is a solid.Copper is a solid.

B Copper is a metal.Copper is a metal.

C Copper has a low specific heat.Copper has a low specific heat.

D Copper readily absorbs heat energy.Copper readily absorbs heat energy.

E Copper takes time to absorb heat energy.Copper takes time to absorb heat energy.

Answer 1

To evaluate the statements about copper's ability to conduct heat, let's analyze each option:

A. Copper is a solid.

• True. Copper is a solid at room temperature and conducts heat well in this state.

B. Copper is a metal.

• True. Copper is a metal, and metals are generally good conductors of heat.

C. Copper has a low specific heat.

• True. Copper has a low specific heat compared to many other substances (such as water), meaning it requires less energy to change its temperature.

D. Copper readily absorbs heat energy.

• This statement can be somewhat misleading. While copper conducts heat well, it does not "readily absorb" heat energy in the same way that materials with higher specific heat can. It can quickly conduct heat through it but doesn't store it well. So, this statement may not be entirely valid in the context of heat absorption.

E. Copper takes time to absorb heat energy.

• False. Due to its low specific heat and high thermal conductivity, copper heats up quickly when heat is applied.

Based on this analysis, the applicable statements about copper's ability to conduct heat are:

• A. Copper is a solid.
• B. Copper is a metal.
• C. Copper has a low specific heat.