Units: g/mL, g/cm3
Energy
the part of the universe under consideration SYSTEM the part of the universe under consideration (ex. An atom or a beaker with chemicals)
Energy in a reaction is released (gets hot) EXOTHERMIC Energy in a reaction is released (gets hot)
Energy in a reaction is absorbed (gets cold) ENDOTHERMIC Energy in a reaction is absorbed (gets cold)
Energy transferred as a result of a temperature difference HEAT Energy transferred as a result of a temperature difference (Symbol = q)
JOULE SI unit on energy (Symbol = J)
Specific Heat (Cp) The heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of substance by 1°C. Unit = J / (g)(°C)
Every material has its own specific heat (see Appendix Table A-3)
q = (m)(ΔT)(Cp) Heat lost or gained = mass * change in temp * specific heat of a substance