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Identify an unknown metal by determining its specific heat capacity (Csp). It takes 26,347 J of heat to raise the temperature


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By using the equation Q= m*c*deltaT

m= mass of metal=253.5 g ; q= heat = 26347 J; c= specific heat of metal

delta T= temperature change= 146.5-31.4=115.1 degree C

using in the equation and solving for c

26347=253.5*c*115.1

c=26347/(253.5*115.1)= 0.903 J/gC metal is aluminum

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