Question

Which of the following factors affects the amount of heat absorbed by a substance?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{\text{Specific heat capacity of the substance}}$

Explanation:

The formula for the amount of heat absorbed by a substance is

q = mCΔT

Thus, the three factors are the

• mass
• specific heat capacity
• temperature change

The only factor that is on your list is

$\boxed{\textbf{Specific heat capacity of the substance}}$

The shape of the substance has no effect, nor do its melting and boiling points.