The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of a 1-kilogram substance by 1°C is known as the _______.
A.
specific heat
B.
boiling point
C.
heat flow
D.
thermal pressure
the answer is specific heat because different substances gain heat energy at different rates. A 1-kilogram substance's specific heat is a measure of how much heat must be added to it in order for its temperature to increase by 1°C.
