If 7.24 kJ of heat is applied to a 952 g block of metal, the temperature increases by 10.7 degrees Celsius. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal in J/g degrees Celsius.
To calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal, we use the formula:
Specific heat capacity = Heat absorbed (in J) / (mass of the substance (in g) × change in temperature (in °C))
Given:
Heat absorbed = 7.24 kJ = 7240 J
Mass of the metal = 952 g
Change in temperature = 10.7 °C
Substituting these values into the formula:
Specific heat capacity = 7240 J / (952 g × 10.7 °C)
Now let's calculate the specific heat capacity.
q = mass x specific heat x (Tfinal-Tinitial).
Don't forget to change kJ to Joules.