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Copper has a specific heat of 0.382 J/g•C. If 2.51 g of copper absorbs 2.75 J of heat what is the change in temperature

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Answered by GPT 3.5
To find the change in temperature, we can use the formula:

Q = m * c * ΔT

Where:
Q = heat absorbed or released (in joules)
m = mass of the substance (in grams)
c = specific heat capacity (in J/g•C)
ΔT = change in temperature (in Celsius)

Rearranging the formula to solve for ΔT, we have:

ΔT = Q / (m * c)

Substituting the given values:

m = 2.51 g
c = 0.382 J/g•C
Q = 2.75 J

ΔT = 2.75 J / (2.51 g * 0.382 J/g•C)
ΔT = 2.75 J / 0.95782 J/°g
ΔT = 2.867180624 °C

Therefore, the change in temperature is approximately 2.87 °C.

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