Multiple choice

Which of the following has got more heat capacity?

  1. Iron piece

  2. Water

  3. Gold piece

  4. Benzene
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Water has the highest specific heat capacity among common substances (approximately 4.18 J/g°C). This means water can absorb more heat energy per unit mass before its temperature rises significantly. Metals like iron (0.45 J/g°C) and gold (0.13 J/g°C) have much lower heat capacities. Benzene has a moderate heat capacity (around 1.8 J/g°C).

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