Final answer:
To find the mass of the water that was heated by 8300 Joules and experienced a temperature rise of 36°C, the specific heat capacity formula is rearranged and used with the constant specific heat capacity of water.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has asked about determining the mass of water when heat is added and the temperature rise is known, using the specific heat capacity formula Q = mcΔT. The specific heat capacity of water is a constant, 4.186 Joules per gram per degree Celsius (J/g°C). To find the mass, rearrange the formula to m = Q / (cΔT). In this case, 8300 Joules of heat raises the water temperature by 36°C.
Therefore, the mass m of the water is calculated as follows:
m = Q / (cΔT) = 8300 J / (4.186 J/g°C × 36°C)
After calculating, we find the mass of the water sample.