Chemistry · Unit 9 · Chapter 9.1

Specific Heat Race

How to use: Add the same heat to four samples. Watch which material warms up the most. A small specific heat means a big temperature jump.

Heat added to each sample: 2000 J Mass of each sample: 100.0 g

Material	c (J/g·°C)	ΔT (°C)	Final (°C)

All samples start at 20.0 °C. ΔT = q ÷ (m × c).

Specific heat values are from standard reference tables; the race is a calculated model. This simulation is a simple model for learning, not a real lab measurement.