The specific heats of two natural substances are shown in the table.
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Specific Heat
Natural Substance Specific Heat
Granite
0.79 J/g °C
0.44 J/g °C
Nickel
A slab of granite and a slab of nickel are placed next to each other on a sunny day.
If the temperature of each slab is initially equal, which substance is likely to show a lower
temperature after a few minutes and why?

Which of the following warnings would an agricultural chemist tell a farmer who wants to recycle his or her own ammonia? recycling ammonia is a difficult process that sometimes takes weeks. recycling ammonia requires a degree in biochemistry or a related field. recycling ammonia can be harmful because it is highly flammable and toxic. recycling ammonia costs too much money considering the price of the necessary chemicals.