An unknown metal has a mass of 34.0 g.34.0 g. When 903 J903 J of heat are added to the sample, the sample temperature changes by 29.6 ∘C29.6 ∘C. Calculate the specific heat of the unknown metal. Metal Specific heat (J/g⋅∘C)(J/g⋅∘C) aluminum 0.8970.897 silver 0.2400.240 lead 0.1600.160 barium 0.2040.204 calcium 0.650 zinc 0.390
An unknown metal has a mass of 34.0 g.34.0 g. When 903 J903 J of heat are added to the sample, the sample temperature changes by 29.6 ∘C29.6 ∘C. Calculate the specific heat of the unknown metal. Metal Specific heat (J/g⋅∘C)(J/g⋅∘C) aluminum 0.8970.897 silver 0.2400.240 lead 0.1600.160 barium 0.2040.204 calcium 0.650 zinc 0.390
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An unknown metal has a mass of 34.0 g.34.0 g. When 903 J903 J of heat are added to the sample, the sample temperature changes by 29.6 ∘C29.6 ∘C. Calculate the specific heat of the unknown metal.
Metal | Specific heat (J/g⋅∘C)(J/g⋅∘C) |
---|---|
aluminum | 0.8970.897 |
silver | 0.2400.240 |
lead | 0.1600.160 |
barium | 0.2040.204 |
calcium | 0.650 |
zinc | 0.390 |
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