Heat capacity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005144",
  "term": "Heat capacity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of the amount of energy required to change the temperature of a substance by a specific amount. It quantifies how much heat a substance can absorb or release for a given temperature change. The molar heat capacity is expressed in joules per mole per kelvin (J mol-1 K-1).",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "enthalpy",
    "internal energy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 48 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 975 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heat-capacity/"
}