Answer:
The mass of silver block = 73.95 g
Explanation:
Given,
For water:
Mass = 100.0 g
Initial temperature = 24.8 °C
Final temperature = 26.2 °C
Specific heat of water = 4.184 J/g°C
For silver:
Mass = x g
Initial temperature = 59.4 °C
Final temperature = 26.2 °C
Specific heat of water = 0.2386 J/g°C
Heat gain by water = Heat lost by silver
Thus,

Where, negative sign signifies heat loss
Or,

So, 




<u>Hence, the mass of silver block = 73.95 g</u>