Identify the INCORRECT pair with respect to the substances and their specific heat capacity (J kg-1K-1) at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

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  1. Aluminium – 900.0
  2. Water – 1200
  3. Carbon – 506.5
  4. Tungsten – 134.4

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Option 2 : Water – 1200
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The correct answer is Water-1200.

Key PointsSpecific Heat Capacity

  • The quantity of heat (J) absorbed per unit mass (kg) of the material or substance when its temperature increases 1 K (or 1 °C).
  • Its units are J/(kg K) or J/(kg °C).

Atmospheric Pressure

  • The average air pressure at sea level at a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius.
  • An atmosphere (atm) is a unit.
  • 1atm = 1,013 millibars or 760 millimeters of mercury.
  • Atmospheric pressure drops as altitude increases.

Additional InformationList of some substances and Specific Heat Capacity: 11.3

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