ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS pg.156-159
1. Are heat and temperature the same or different? Why?
It is similar because heat determines the temperature, yet it is different because heat depends on the size and mass, while temperature change can be in ANY environment.
2. What is the heat capacity of water?
1gm of water requires 1 calorie of heat to raise its temperature by 1 degree celsius. This is referred to as Specific Heat
3. How is the heat capacity of water unique?
It can hold very large amounts of specific heat!
4. How does water's temperature affect its density?
The warmer the water is, the less dense. The colder the water is, the more dense.
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