Question

specific heat capacity of copper
specific heat capacity of granite
specific heat capacity of lead
specific heat capacity of ice
which substance has the lowest specific heat capacity?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall specific - heat capacity values

The specific heat capacity of copper is approximately $0.385\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$, granite is about $0.79\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$, lead is around $0.129\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$ and ice is about $2.09\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$.

Step2: Compare values

By comparing these values: $0.129\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$ (lead) $< 0.385\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$ (copper) $< 0.79\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$ (granite) $< 2.09\ J/(g\cdot ^{\circ}C)$ (ice).

Answer:

Lead has the lowest specific - heat capacity among the given substances.