Determine specific heat capacity

Question

Using the following data, determine the specific heat capacity of solid gold.

1. q = 24.2 J
2. m = 13.1 g Au
3. T_final = 39.9ºC
4. T_initial = 24.5ºC

Answer 1

q = mC∆T

q = heat = 24.2 J

m = mass = 13.1 g

C = specific heat = ?

∆T = change in temperature = 39.9 - 24.5 = 15.4º

q = mC∆T

plug in the above values and solve for C. Units should be J/gº