Complete question is;
The specific heat capacity of a pure substance can be found by dividing the heat needed to change the temperature of a sample of the substance by the mass of the sample and by the change in temperature. The specific heat capacity of a certain substance has been measured to be 3.52 J/g°C. Suppose 420.0 g of the substance is heated until the temperature of the sample has changed by 43.8 °C.
Write an equation that will let you calculate the last Q that was needed for this temperature change. Your equation should contain only symbols. Be sure to define each symbol.
Answer:
Q = m•c•Δt
Q = 64753.92 J
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given;
Mass (m) = 420 g
Change in temperature; (Δt) = 43.8 °C
Specific heat capacity (c) = 3.52 J/g °C
The last Q is simply the heat energy that caused that temperature change.
This is given by the formula;
Q = m•c•Δt
Plugging in the relevant values;
Q = 420 × 3.52 × 43.8
Q = 64753.92 J