Question

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by definition, the amount of energy (heat) required to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius is one

Explanation:

Identify the scientific definition of the unit of heat energy

$$ 1\text{ calorie (cal)} = \text{energy to raise } 1\text{ g of } \text{H}_2\text{O} \text{ by } 1^\circ\text{C} $$

Answer:

By definition, the amount of energy (heat) required to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius is one <blank>calorie</blank>.