If 461 G of Copper at 11

question 17

Multiple Choice

If 46.1 g of copper at 11.6 °C is placed in 85.0 g of water at 72.4 °C,what is the final temperature of the mixture? The specific heat capacities of copper and water are 0.385 J/g ⋅ K and 4.184 J/g ⋅ K,respectively.

• A) 71.2 °C
• B) 63.6 °C
• C) 51.0 °C
• D) 42.0 °C
• E) 69.5 °C