What is Specific Heat?
We can explain the reason for the high specific heat of water due to the hydrogen bonds. In order to increase the temperature of the water with the multitude of joined hydrogen bonds, the molecules have to vibrate. Due to the presence of so many hydrogen bonds, a larger amount of energy is required to make the water molecules break by vibrating them.
Similarly, for hot water to cool down, it takes a bit of time. As heat is dissipated, temperature decreases and the vibrational movement of water molecules slow down. The heat that is given off counteracts the cooling effect of the loss of heat from the liquid water.
How to Calculate Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics?
Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics calculator uses Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics = Change in Heat Energy/Mass of the Substance to calculate the Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics, The Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics formula is defined as heat capacity per unit mass of a substance. In other words, it is the heat capacity of a sample of the substance divided by the mass of the sample, also sometimes referred to as mass heat capacity or as the specific heat. Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics is denoted by SQ symbol.
How to calculate Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics, enter Change in Heat Energy (Qd) & Mass of the Substance (Ms) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Specific Heat Capacity in Thermodynamics calculation can be explained with given input values -> 10 = 50/5.