Which of the following statements best describes the specific heat capacity of a substance?

A. The quantity of heat required to produce a unit temperature rise;
B. The random kinetic energy of the particles composing a system
C. The quantity of heat required to change the temperature of a unit mass of the substance by one degree;  
D. The quantity of heat required to vaporise a unit mass of the substance at constant temperature.

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Correct Answer: C