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Megan Rose asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 6 years ago

Calculate the specific heat capacity of an unknown substance if the temp raises 130 degrees celsuis when 4.8x10^3 j of heat energy?

is added to a piece that has a mass of 2 kg

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    6 years ago

    q = m X c X change in temp

    4.8 X 10^3 = 2000 X c X 130

    c = 4.8 X 10^3 / 260000 = 0.0185 J/g/degree C

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