The Temperature of an Unknown Substance Weighing 2,500 Grams Rises

question 64

Multiple Choice

The temperature of an unknown substance weighing 2,500 grams rises by 100°C when 30,000 cal of heat is added to it. What is the specific heat of this substance?

• A) 0.12 cal/g·°C
• B) 0.37 cal/g·°C
• C) 0.62 cal/g·°C
• D) 0.87 cal/g·°C

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