Thread: Specific heat

What is the specific heat (J/g∙°C) of a metal object whose temperature increases by 3.0°C when 17.5 g of metal was heated with 38.5 J?

Originally Posted by Louisana1

What is the specific heat (J/g∙°C) of a metal object whose temperature increases by 3.0°C when 17.5 g of metal was heated with 38.5 J?

Specific Heat

Originally Posted by Louisana1

What is the specific heat (J/g∙°C) of a metal object whose temperature increases by 3.0°C when 17.5 g of metal was heated with 38.5 J?

We know that

E= m.c.delta T

Where E is the energy, m is mass, c is the specific heat capacity and delta T is the change in temp.
Just put in the values given and solve for c...