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Correct The specific heat capacity of gold is 0.128 J/(g.C), therefore, the rock cannot be pure gold. Even if the substance
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We know that Q=mC∆T, where Q= heat absorbed, M= mass, C= specific heat and ∆T = change in temperature.

Here given that Q= 725J, m= 55g, C=0.900J/0C, g and initial temperature = 27.5 degrees

Q= mC(T2-T1)

725J = 55g * 0.900J/ 0C, g * (T2-27.50C)

So T2= 42.10C

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