Question

Which statement best describes why specific heat capacity is often more useful than heat capacity for scientists when comparing two materials?
Specific heat capacity is an intensive property and does not depend on sample size.
Specific heat capacity is an extensive property and does not depend on sample size.
Specific heat capacity is an intensive property and depends on the sample size.
Specific heat capacity is an extensive property and depends on the sample size.

Answer 1

"Specific heat capacity is an intensive property and does not depend on sample size."

Explanation: specific heat capacity is the heat required per unit mass (or per mole) to raise temperature by 1°C, so it characterizes the material itself and is independent of how much of the material you have. Heat capacity (without "specific") is extensive and does depend on sample size.