To find the specific heat of the liquid, we can use the formula:
Q = m * c * ΔT
Where Q is the thermal energy gained, m is the mass of the liquid, c is the specific heat, and ΔT is the change in temperature.
Given:
Q = 6100 J
m = 100 g
ΔT = 50.0 °C - 25 °C = 25 °C
Substituting these values into the formula, we get:
6100 J = 100 g * c * 25 °C
Rearranging the equation to solve for c, we have:
c = 6100 J / (100 g * 25 °C)
c = 2.44 J/g °C
Therefore, the specific heat of the liquid is 2.44 J/g °C.
The correct answer is (b) 2.44 J/g °C.