Answer:
0.733 J/g °C
Explanation:
<u>Step 1 : Write formule of specific heat</u>
<u />
Q
=
mc
Δ
T
with Q = heat transfer (J)
with m = mass of the substance
with c = specific heat ⇒ depends on material and phase ( J/g °C)
Δ
T = Change in temperature
<u />
in this case :
Q = 38.5 J
<u>m = 17.5g</u>
<u>c= has to be determined</u>
<u>Δ
T = 3 (°C)</u>
<u />
<u>Step 2: Calculating specific heat</u>
⇒ via the formule Q
=
mc
Δ
T
38.5 J = 17.5g * c * 3
38.5 = 52.5 *c
c = 38.5 / 52.5
c = 0.733 J/g °C ⇒ 0.733 is reported to three significant digits due to the precision.
The specific heat of this metal is 0.733 J/g °C