An 18.3-gram sample of an unknown metal is heated to 238°C, then placed in a calorimeter containing 500.0 g of water at 18.20°C. The final temperature of both the metal sample and the water is 18.45°C. til

An 18.3-gram sample of an unknown metal is heated to 238°C, then placed in a calorimeter containing 500.0 g of water at 18.20°C. The final temperature of both the metal sample and the water is 18.45°C. til

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An 18.3-gram sample of an unknown metal is heated to 238°C, then
placed in a calorimeter containing 500.0 g of water at 18.20°C. The
final temperature of both the metal sample and the water is 18.45°C.
Determine the specific heat capacity of the metal, and identify it using
the table in your notes.

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