Question

beaker a
beaker b
which beaker will require more energy to change the temperature?
explain using cer format
c

e

r

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Explanation:

Claim (C): Beaker B will require more energy to change its temperature.
Evidence (E): Beaker A contains 800 mL of liquid, while Beaker B contains 1000 mL of liquid (assuming the liquid is the same substance, e.g., water, with a density of 1 g/mL, so mass equals volume in grams).
Reasoning (R): The energy required to change temperature is given by the formula $Q = mc\Delta T$, where $Q$ is energy, $m$ is mass, $c$ is specific heat capacity, and $\Delta T$ is temperature change. For the same substance, $c$ is constant, and if we assume the same $\Delta T$, $Q$ is directly proportional to $m$. Since Beaker B has a greater mass of liquid, it requires more energy to achieve the same temperature change.

Answer:

C: Beaker B needs more energy for temp change.
E: Beaker A = 800 mL; Beaker B = 1000 mL.
R: $Q=mc\Delta T$; higher mass needs more $Q$.