Question

When 435 J of heat is added to 3.4 g of olive oil at 2 C, the temperature
rises to 85 C. What is the specific heat of the oil? *

Answer 1

Answer:

The specific heat is 1.54 J/g °C.

Explanation:

Use the equation Q=mcΔT to solve the problem.

435 J = 3.4 g x c x (85°C-2°C)

c=1.54 J/g °C