Question

How much thermal energy (q) is required to heat 15.2g of a metal (specific heat=0.397J/C) from 21.0C to 40.3C? Show steps please.

Answer 1

Q = ?

Cp = 0.397 J/ºC

Δt =  40.3 - 21.0 => 19.3 ºC

m = 15.2 g

Q = m x Cp x Δt

Q = 15.2 x 0.397 x 19.3

Q ≈ 116.46 J

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