Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Glenna on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:35pm.

The specific heat of copper metal was determined by putting a piece of the metal weighing 33.6 g in hot water. The quantity of heat absorbed by the metal was calculated to be 47 J from the temperature drop of the water. What was the specific heat of the metal if the temperature of the metal rose 3.63°C?

Chemistry - DrBob222, Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 12:03am
A hint here, then read Ms. Sue's response above.
heat gained by metal = q
heat gained by metal is mass x specific heat metal x delta T. You know q, mass and delta T. That leaves only one unknown.

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