Question

Which one of the following substances is highest specific heat capacity at room temperature and atmospheric pressure ?

• A. Water
• B. Ice
• C. Aluminium
• D. Mercury

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Water

Answer 2

Substances -Specific heat capacity

Water 4186 J $kg^{- 1}K^{- 1}$

Ice 2060 J $kg^{- 1}K^{- 1}$

Aluminium 900 J$kg^{- 1}K^{- 1}$

Mercury 140 J $kg^{- 1}K^{- 1}$

Water has the highest specific heat capacity.