A 2.57 g sample of a substance suspected of being pure gold is warmed to 72.9 °C and submerged into 15.4 g of water initially at 25.0 °C. The final temperature of the mixture is 26.7 °C. What is the specific heat capacity of the unknown substance? Express your answer using two significant figures.

A 2.57 g sample of a substance suspected of being pure gold is warmed to 72.9 °C and submerged into 15.4 g of water initially at 25.0 °C. The final temperature of the mixture is 26.7 °C. What is the specific heat capacity of the unknown substance? Express your answer using two significant figures.

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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