J.R. S. answered • 11/24/19
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The equation you will use is q = mCΔT
q = heat = 23.8 J
m = mass = ?
C = heat capacity =?
ΔT = change in temperature = ?
So as you can see we have 2 unknowns. We need to know the mass of the unknown metal.
J.R. S.
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Ah. Yes since the question asks for heat capacity and not specific heat. The specific heat requires mass but heat capacity does not. I missed the terminology.
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Hira S.
The question does not give you the mass. I thought you could just use the heat capacity formula which is c=q/delta T? It would be 23.8J/15.4C= 1.55J. Is that correct?11/24/19