Chemistry A-Level
specific heat capacity
What specific heat capacity means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of specific heat capacity
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Reference: AQA
The energy needed to raise one gram by one kelvin, 4.18 J g⁻¹ K⁻¹ for water.
Topics that use specific heat capacity
- Calorimetry (AQA A-Level)
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