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17 September, 01:48

An unknown substance has a mass of 15.5 g. When the substance absorbs 1.395*102 J of heat, the temperature of the substance is raised from 25.0 ∘C to 45.0 ∘C. What is the most likely identity of the substance?

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  1. 17 September, 02:10
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    iron (Fe)

    Explanation:

    Use q = mcΔT.

    q = 1.396 x 10^2 J

    m = 15.5g

    ΔT = (45.0 - 25.0) = 20 degrees celcius

    1.396 x 10^2 = 15.5 x c x 20

    c =.450 J/g x degrees celcius

    This is closest to the specific heat of iron/steel.
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