A metal sample weighing 56.7 g at temperature of 98.0°C was placed in 50.0 g of water in a calorimeter at 26.5°C. At equilibrium, the temperature of water and metal was 34.6°C. What is the specific heat of the metal?

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2. A metal sample weighing 56.7 g at temperature of 98.0°C was placed in
50.0 g of water in a calorimeter at 26.5°C. At equilibrium, the temperature
of water and metal was 34.6°C. What is the specific heat of the metal?
Transcribed Image Text:2. A metal sample weighing 56.7 g at temperature of 98.0°C was placed in 50.0 g of water in a calorimeter at 26.5°C. At equilibrium, the temperature of water and metal was 34.6°C. What is the specific heat of the metal?
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