Gold has a specific heat of 0.129 J/(g×°C). How many joules of heat energy are required to raise the temperature of 15 grams of gold from 22 °C to 85 °C?

Explanation:

We are asked to find the energy given mass, specific heat, and change in temperature. Therefore, we must use this formula;

The mass is 15 grams and the specific heat is 0.129 J/(g×°C). Let's calculate the change in temperature.

Now we know all the values:

Substitue the values into the formula.

Multiply the first numbers together. The grams will cancel.

Multiply again, this time the degrees Celsius cancels.

121.905 Joules are required.

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