Which of the Following Processes Will Result in the Lowest

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes will result in the lowest final temperature of the metal-water mixture at when thermal equilibrium is reached? The specific heat capacity of nickel is 0.443 J/(g·°C) .The specific heat capacity of water is 4.184 J/(g·°C) .

• A) the addition of 100 g of nickel at 95°C to 80 mL of water at 25°C in an insulated container
• B) the addition of 100 g of nickel at 95°C to 100 mL of water at 25°C in an insulated container
• C) the addition of 100 g of nickel at 95°C to 40 mL of water at 25°C in an insulated container
• D) the addition of 100 g of nickel at 95°C to 20 mL of water at 25°C in an insulated container
• E) the addition of 100 g of nickel at 95°C to 60 mL of water at 25°C in an insulated container

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