Chapter 3, Problem 98E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The amount of heat required to heat a $43\text{}\text{g}$ sample of aluminum from $72°\text{F}$ to $145°\text{F}$ is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: When a substance absorbs heat $q$, the temperature change for this substance is directely proportional to the heat absorbed and expressed as follows:

$q=mC\Delta T$

Here, $C$ is the heat capacity of the substance, $\Delta T$ is the temperature change and $m$ is the mass of the substance.