Determine the specific heat of a certain metal if a 450 gram sample of it loses 34 500 Joules of heat as its temperature starts
1 answer:
Answer:
c = 0.4356 J/gK
Explanation:
Given the following data;
Mass = 450 grams
Initial temperature, T1 = 150°C
Final temperature, T2 = 53°C
Quantity of heat = 34500 Joules
To find the specific heat capacity of the metal;
Heat capacity is given by the formula;
Where;
Q represents the heat capacity or quantity of heat.
m represents the mass of an object.
c represents the specific heat capacity of water.
dt represents the change in temperature.
dt = T2 - T1
dt = 53 - 150
dt = -97°C
Converting the temperature in Celsius to Kelvin, we have;
dt = 273 + (-97) = 176 Kelvin
Making c the subject of formula, we have;
Substituting into the equation, we have;
c = 0.4356 J/gK
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a)
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b)
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c)
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