Specific heat of a metal

Question

How much heat is needed to raise the temperature of 20.0 g of a substance (specific heat =1.80cal/g°C) from 50.0°C to 62.0°C ?

Answer 1

Use the expression q = mC delta T

q = heat

m = mass

C = specific heat

delta T = change in temperature

q = (20.0 g)(1.80 cal/g/deg)(12 deg) = 432 cal

If you want the answer in joules, multiple by 4.186