Specific Heat Capacity

Have you ever stopped to think about why one pan on the stove will heat up quicker than another? Or, why the water is cooler than the air in the summer? Both of these questions are answered by investigating the heat capacity of objects. By studying heat capacity, you will understand why some objects heat up and cool down quickly. In this topic, you will explore heat capacity, and specific heat, while learning how to calculate the specific heat of compounds.

Essential Question

• How is heat capacity used in calculations?