The table lists the specific heat capacities of select substances. Substance Specific heat capacity (J/g °C) lead 0.128 silver 0.235 соpper 0.385 iron 0.449 aluminum 0.903 water 4.184 An unknown substance has a mass of 24.7 g. The temperature of the substance increases by 17.9 °C when 1.70 × 10² J of heat is added to the substance. What is the most likely identity of the substance?

The table lists the specific heat capacities of select substances. Substance Specific heat capacity (J/g °C) lead 0.128 silver 0.235 соpper 0.385 iron 0.449 aluminum 0.903 water 4.184 An unknown substance has a mass of 24.7 g. The temperature of the substance increases by 17.9 °C when 1.70 × 10² J of heat is added to the substance. What is the most likely identity of the substance?

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