Question

Calculate the specific heat of a substance if a 35g sample absorbs 48 j as the temperature is raised from 293 k to 313 k

Answer 1

c = 0.07 j/g.k

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Mass of sample = 35 g

Heat absorbed = 48 j

Initial temperature = 293 K

Final temperature = 313 K

Specific heat of substance = ?

Solution:

Specific heat capacity:

It is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of substance by one degree.

Formula:

Q = m.c. ΔT

Q = amount of heat absorbed or released

m = mass of given substance

c = specific heat capacity of substance

ΔT = change in temperature

ΔT = Final temperature - initial temperature

ΔT = 313 k - 293 K

ΔT = 20 k

Now we will put the values in formula.

48 j = 35 g × c× 20 k

48 j = 700 g.k ×c

c = 48 j/700 g.k

c = 0.07 j/g.k