A lead pellet having a mass of 26.47 g at 89.98 °C was placed in a constant-pressure calorimeter of negligible heat capacity containing 100.0 ml of water. The water temperature rose from 22.50 °C to 23.17°C. What is the specific heat of the lead pellet?

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A lead pellet having a mass of 26.47 g at 89.98 °C was placed in a constant-pressure calorimeter
of negligible heat capacity containing 100.0 ml of water. The water temperature rose from
22.50 °C to 23.17°c. What is the specific heat of the lead pellet?
Transcribed Image Text:A lead pellet having a mass of 26.47 g at 89.98 °C was placed in a constant-pressure calorimeter of negligible heat capacity containing 100.0 ml of water. The water temperature rose from 22.50 °C to 23.17°c. What is the specific heat of the lead pellet?
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