nSpecific Heat Capacity
is used to calculate temperature changes when a substance is
heated
n
Q = m ▪ Cp ▪ ΔT nQ or q = Heat Energy in Joules
m = mass in kilograms
ΔT = change in temperature (Celsius)
Cp or s = specific heat unit: joule/ kg x C
Q = m ▪ Cp ▪ ΔT nQ or q = Heat Energy in Joules
m = mass in kilograms
ΔT = change in temperature (Celsius)
Cp or s = specific heat unit: joule/ kg x C