Biology
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Question
The number of calories required to raise the temperature of 1g of water from 15 to 16°C is called___________?
A
Specific Heat of Vaporization
B
Specific Heat capacity
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C
Caloric Heat
D
Both A and C
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A
Specific Heat of Vaporization
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B
Specific Heat capacity
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C
Caloric Heat
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D
Both A and C
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Explanation
Specific heat capacity is defined as the number of calories required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance, such as water, by 1°C — in this case, from 15°C to 16°C.