Question

A metal is thought to be titanium or aluminum. When 4.4 g of the metal absorbs 18 J, its temperature rises by 4.6°C.

Answer 1

Aluminium

Step-by-step explanation:

Certainly, here's a shorter version:

- We have a metal, and when 4.4 grams of it absorbs 18 joules of heat, its temperature rises by 4.6°C.

- Using the formula Q = mcΔT, we find the specific heat capacity (c) is approximately 0.929 J/g°C.

- Comparing this value to known values for titanium and aluminum, it's closer to aluminum's specific heat capacity (0.897 J/g°C). So, the metal is more likely to be aluminum (Al) than titanium (Ti).