MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Oxygen and aluminum have roughly the same heat capacity in units of Jg-1K-1. Based on this information, which of the following statements is FALSE?

     

    A

    Oxygen and aluminum will have different boiling points despite having the same heat capacity.

    B

    One liter of oxygen would absorb the same amount of energy as one liter of aluminum for a given temperature increase.

    C

    Heat capacity is not directly correlated to density.

    D

    Equal masses of oxygen and aluminum will absorb the same amount of energy for a given temperature increase.



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