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

Question

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.
Responses
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.

Answer 1

For copper's ability to conduct heat, the following statements apply:

A. Copper is a solid.

• True. Copper is a solid at room temperature, which is relevant for its conductive properties.

B. Copper is a metal.

• True. Copper is a metal, and metals are generally good conductors of heat due to the free movement of electrons.

C. Copper has a low specific heat.

• True. Copper has a low specific heat compared to substances like water, meaning it requires less heat to change its temperature.

D. Copper readily absorbs heat energy.

• True. While copper can quickly conduct heat away, it also readily absorbs heat energy because it has a free electron structure that allows for efficient energy transfer.

E. Copper takes time to absorb heat energy.

• False. Copper, having a low specific heat and being a good conductor, does not take a long time to absorb heat energy compared to materials with high specific heat.

Therefore, the correct responses are A, B, C, and D.