5. The specific heat of ice is 2.09 J/g°C while the specific heat of lead is 0.128 J/g°C. Explain why an igloo made of snow would be warmer in Alaska than a shelter with walls of lead.

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5. The specific heat of ice is 2.09 J/g°C while the specific heat of lead is 0.128 J/g°C.
Explain why an igloo made of snow would be warmer in Alaska than a shelter with
walls of lead.
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