13.0 and 54.0 °C, respectively, were mixed inside a cup calorimeter. If the temperature of water after mixing became 31.0 °C, Calculate the heat capacity of the calorimeter. Given that specific heat of water is 4.184 J/'C.g. a. 58.1 J/"C

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Two portions of 50.0 g of water, at
13.0 and 54.0 °C, respectively, were
mixed inside a cup calorimeter. If the
temperature of water after mixing
became 31.0 °C, Calculate the heat
capacity of the calorimeter. Given that
specific heat of water is 4.184 J/°C.g.
a. 58.1 J/°C
b. 34.9 J/°C
c. 46.5 J/°C
d. 69.7 J/°C
e. 23.2 J/'C
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Transcribed Image Text:Two portions of 50.0 g of water, at 13.0 and 54.0 °C, respectively, were mixed inside a cup calorimeter. If the temperature of water after mixing became 31.0 °C, Calculate the heat capacity of the calorimeter. Given that specific heat of water is 4.184 J/°C.g. a. 58.1 J/°C b. 34.9 J/°C c. 46.5 J/°C d. 69.7 J/°C e. 23.2 J/'C Clear my choice
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