J.R. S. answered 08/01/21
Ph.D. in Biochemistry--University Professor--Chemistry Tutor
Use q = mC∆T
q = heat = 972.5 J
m = mass = 58.2 g
C = specific heat = ?
∆T = change in temperature = 102.04 - 10.67 = 91.37º
Solving for C, we have...
C = q / m∆T = 972.5 J / (58.2 g)(91.37º)
C = 0.183 J/gº (3 sig. figs.)