Earth Science Specific Heat Review

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4 questions
Note from the author:
Specific Heat calculations and graph with NGSS.
Earth Science Reference Table Link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/reftable/earthscience-rt/esrt2011-engr.pdf
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How many Joules of heat energy would be released when 15g of liquid water freezes?

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Water vapor solidifies in the atmosphere forming ice crystals in clouds. Which of the following most accurately describes the change in heat energy during the process?

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Using the specific heat graph above: Which of the materials has the highest specific heat?

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If all four materials in the specific heat graph above were heated to 90 degrees C and allowed to cool on their own, which of the four would show the most rapid temperature drop?