A scientist is studying a sample of water and a sample of an unknown liquid. Both samples have the same mass. The scientist had to add more heat to the unknown liquid to raise its temperature by 1°C than she did to the water to raise its temperature by 1°C. Which of these statements about the liquids is most likely true?

The unknown liquid has a higher specific heat than water.
The unknown liquid has a lower specific heat than water.
The unknown liquid has the same specific heat as water, but is made of larger molecules.
The unknown liquid has the same specific heat as water, but is made

Question

A scientist is studying a sample of water and a sample of an unknown liquid. Both samples have the same mass. The scientist had to add more heat to the unknown liquid to raise its temperature by 1°C than she did to the water to raise its temperature by 1°C. Which of these statements about the liquids is most likely true?

The unknown liquid has a higher specific heat than water.
The unknown liquid has a lower specific heat than water.
The unknown liquid has the same specific heat as water, but is made of larger molecules.
The unknown liquid has the same specific heat as water, but is made

anonymous · Answer

@K12awesomeness

k12awesomeness · Answer

It's either a or c... you choose

k12awesomeness · Answer

I can't really explain 'why'  because it's hard to explain.. but I think it's either a or c :)