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 J/g°C

Answer 1

q = mC∆T

∆T = T_final - T_initial

Plug values into the equation and solve for C.