Consider the specific heats of copper, iron, gold, and aluminum, given in the table Substance Specific Heat J/(gx°C) Copper Iron Gold 0.39 0.45 3.9 J 23 J 230 J 1.2 J 120 J 0.13 Aluminum 0.90 The initial temperature of a 10 g sample of copper is 30°C. How much heat is required to increase its temperature to 60°C?

Consider the specific heats of copper, iron, gold, and aluminum, given in the table Substance Specific Heat J/(gx°C) Copper Iron Gold 0.39 0.45 3.9 J 23 J 230 J 1.2 J 120 J 0.13 Aluminum 0.90 The initial temperature of a 10 g sample of copper is 30°C. How much heat is required to increase its temperature to 60°C?

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Chapter6: Thermochemistry

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Problem 64E: A 110.-g sample of copper (specific heat capacity = 0.20 J/C g) is heated to 82.4C and then placed...

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