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A piece of silver releases 202.8 J of heat while cooling 65.0 °C. What is the mass of the sample? Silver has a specific heat of 0.240 J/g °C.

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Answer: 13 grams

Step-by-step explanation:

The quantity of heat energy (Q) released from a heated substance depends on its Mass (M), specific heat capacity (C) and change in temperature (Φ)

Thus, Q = MCΦ

Since,

Q = 202.8 Joules

Mass of silver = ?

C = 0.240 J/g °C.

Φ = 65°C

Then, Q = MCΦ

202.8J = M x 0.240 J/g °C x 65°C

202.8J = M x 15.6 J/g

M = (202.8J / 15.6 J/g)

M = 13 g

Thus, the mass of silver is 13 grams

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