Helium has a molar specific heat at constant volume of 12.5 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ and a molar mass of 4.0 g/mol. What is its specific heat at constant volume per kilogram?
Correct answer A. 3.1 × 10³ J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹
Explanation
c = C/M = 12.5 / (4.0 × 10⁻³ kg/mol) ≈ 3.1 × 10³ J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹. Using the molar mass in grams instead of kilograms gives 3.1 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹.
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