the sum of heats gained is zero.
massglass*specheatglass*(21.6-38.7)+135*specheatwater*(Ti-38.6)=0
solve for Ti
A 34 g glass thermometer reads 21.6°C before it is placed in 135 mL of water. When the water and thermometer come to equilibrium, the thermometer reads 38.7°C. What was the original temperature of the water?
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I got 15.43 degree Celsius but its wrong. I don't know why please help. Thank you!