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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Energy transferred as a result of a temperature difference is defined as:
Options
A work
B enthalpy
C heat
Correct Answer
D internal energy
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Heat (q) is the transfer of thermal energy between a system and its surroundings due to a temperature gradient. Work is energy transfer due to a force acting through a distance.

Hint

The key is 'temperature difference'.

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