A 32.06 g sample of a substance is initially at 25.4 °C. After absorbing 1067 J of heat, the temperature of the substance is 132.2 °C. What is the specific heat (c) of the substance? J C = g. °C

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**Problem Statement:**

A 32.06 g sample of a substance is initially at 25.4 °C. After absorbing 1067 J of heat, the temperature of the substance is 132.2 °C. What is the specific heat (c) of the substance?

**Solution:**

To find the specific heat (c) of the substance, use the formula:

\[ c = \frac{q}{{m \cdot \Delta T}} \]

Where:
- \( q \) = heat absorbed (1067 J)
- \( m \) = mass of the sample (32.06 g)
- \( \Delta T \) = change in temperature (132.2 °C - 25.4 °C)

**Calculation:**

1. Calculate the change in temperature (\( \Delta T \)):
   \[ \Delta T = 132.2 \, \text{°C} - 25.4 \, \text{°C} = 106.8 \, \text{°C} \]

2. Substitute the values into the formula:
   \[ c = \frac{1067 \, \text{J}}{32.06 \, \text{g} \cdot 106.8 \, \text{°C}} \]

3. Simplify the expression to find \( c \):
   \[ c = \ldots \, \text{(complete the calculation)} \]

The solution box is provided to enter the final specific heat value, expressed in units of J/g·°C.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** A 32.06 g sample of a substance is initially at 25.4 °C. After absorbing 1067 J of heat, the temperature of the substance is 132.2 °C. What is the specific heat (c) of the substance? **Solution:** To find the specific heat (c) of the substance, use the formula: \[ c = \frac{q}{{m \cdot \Delta T}} \] Where: - \( q \) = heat absorbed (1067 J) - \( m \) = mass of the sample (32.06 g) - \( \Delta T \) = change in temperature (132.2 °C - 25.4 °C) **Calculation:** 1. Calculate the change in temperature (\( \Delta T \)): \[ \Delta T = 132.2 \, \text{°C} - 25.4 \, \text{°C} = 106.8 \, \text{°C} \] 2. Substitute the values into the formula: \[ c = \frac{1067 \, \text{J}}{32.06 \, \text{g} \cdot 106.8 \, \text{°C}} \] 3. Simplify the expression to find \( c \): \[ c = \ldots \, \text{(complete the calculation)} \] The solution box is provided to enter the final specific heat value, expressed in units of J/g·°C.
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Mass of sample = 32.06 g 

Initial temperature (T1) = 25.4 °

Final temperature (T2) = 132.2 °C 

Heat absorb = 1067 J 

c = specific heat 

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