Question

A 10-gram aluminum cube absorbs 677 joules when its temperature is increased from 50°C to 125°C. What is the specific heat of aluminum? Express the answer to the hundredths place.

Answer 1

Answer:

0.90J/g°C

Explanation:

We are given:

Mass of Aluminium = 10 g

Quantity of heat = 677 Joules

Change in temperature = 125°C - 50°C

                                      = 75°C

We are required to calculate the specific heat capacity of Aluminium

But, Quantity of heat = Mass × specific heat × Change in temperature

Q = mcΔt

Rearranging the formula;

c = Q ÷ mΔt

  = 677 J ÷ (10 g × 75°C)

  = 677 J ÷ 750g°C

  = 0.903 J/g°C

  = 0.90J/g°C

Thus, the specific heat capacity of Aluminium is 0.90J/g°C