key term - Specific Heat Capacity

Definition

Specific heat capacity refers to the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount. It is a measure of how much heat a substance can absorb or release without changing its state.

Related terms

Heat:

Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a difference in temperature.

Temperature:

Temperature measures the average kinetic energy (or speed) of particles in a substance. It indicates how hot or cold an object is.

Thermal Energy:

Thermal energy refers to the total kinetic and potential energy associated with the motion and arrangement of particles in a substance. It is related to temperature but also includes the amount and type of matter present.