A silver block, initially at 57.9 ∘C, is submerged into 100.0 g of water at 24.6 ∘C, in an insulated container. The final temperature of the mixture upon reaching thermal equilibrium is 27.2 ∘C What is the mass of the silver block? The specific heat capacities of silver and water are 0.235 and 4.18 J/(g ºC), respectively.    Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units

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A silver block, initially at 57.9 ∘C, is submerged into 100.0 g of water at 24.6 ∘C, in an insulated container. The final temperature of the mixture upon reaching thermal equilibrium is 27.2 ∘C What is the mass of the silver block? The specific heat capacities of silver and water are 0.235 and 4.18 J/(g ºC), respectively.    Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units
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