The specific heat of copper is 0.093 cal/g0c. calculate the temperature change that occurs if 28 g of copper at 25 0c absorbs 58 cal of heat.

22.27 °C = ΔT

Explanation:

Specific heat capacity:

It is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of substance by one degree.

Formula:

Q = m × c × ΔT

Given data:

mass = 28 g

heat absorbed = 58 cal

specific heat of copper =  0.093 cal/g .°C

temperature change =ΔT= ?

Solution:

Q = m × c × ΔT

58 cal = 28 g × 0.093 cal /g.°C × ΔT

58 cal = 2.604 cal.°C × ΔT

58 cal / 2.604 cal .°C = ΔT

22.27 °C = ΔT