Answer:
49.5J/°C
Explanation:
The hot water lost some energy that is gained for cold water and the calorimeter.
The equation is:
Q(Hot water) = Q(Cold water) + Q(Calorimeter)
<em>Where:</em>
Q(Hot water) = S*m*ΔT = 4.184J/g°C*54.56g*(80.4°C-59.4°C) = 4794J
Q(Cold water) = S*m*ΔT = 4.184J/g°C*47.24g*(59.4°C-40°C) = 3834J
That means the heat gained by the calorimeter is
Q(Calorimeter) = 4794J - 3834J = 960J
The calorimeter constant is the heat gained per °C. The change in temperature of the calorimeter is:
59.4°C-40°C = 19.4°C
And calorimeter constant is:
960J/19.4°C =
<h3>49.5J/°C</h3>
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