An Unknown Metal Alloy, Mass = 26

question 29

Multiple Choice

An unknown metal alloy, mass = 26.3 g, has a temperature increase of 8.31 °C after a heat transfer of 94.0 J. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the alloy.

• A)0.813 J g^-1 °C^-1
• B)0.517 J g^-1 °C^-1
• C)0.349 J g^-1 °C^-1
• D)0.288 J g^-1 °C^-1
• E)0.430 J g^-1 °C^-1

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