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216 J of energy is required to raise the temperature of a piece of aluminum from 15.0º C to to 35º C.

Calculate the mass of aluminum used.
​ (Specific heat of aluminum = 0.90 J ∙ º C-1 ∙ g-1)

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Answer: 12g

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of energy (Q) required to raise the temperature of a substance depends on its Mass (M), specific heat capacity (C) and change in temperature (Φ)

Thus, Q = MCΦ

Given that:

Q = 216 joules

Mass of aluminium = ? (let unknown value be Z)

C = 0.90 JºC-1g-1

Φ = (Final temperature - Initial temperature)

= 35°C - 15°C = 20°C

Then, Q = MCΦ

216 J = Z x 0.90 JºC-1g-1 x 20°C

216 J = Z x 18 J°g-1

Z = (216J/18 J°g-1)

Z = 12g

Thus, the mass of the aluminium is 12grams

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