When the metal was placed in the calorimeter, its temperature dropped to the equilibrium temperature. Calculate the change in temperature of each metal sample. Record these values in Table B of your Student Guide.
What is the change in temperature for the aluminum wire?
C
What is the change in temperature for the steel wire?
C
What is the change in temperature for the lead pellets?
C
To calculate the change in temperature for each metal sample, you would subtract the equilibrium temperature from the initial temperature.
Change in temperature for the aluminum wire = Initial temperature - equilibrium temperature
Change in temperature for the steel wire = Initial temperature - equilibrium temperature
Change in temperature for the lead pellets = Initial temperature - equilibrium temperature
Without knowing the specific initial and equilibrium temperatures, we cannot calculate the exact change in temperature for each metal sample. You would need to provide those temperatures in order to determine the change in temperature for each metal sample.