Answer:
The heat capacity of the metal underneath the gold is 0.431 J/g°C
Explanation:
Using the formula as outlined in the image:
Q = m × c × ∆T
Where;
Q = amount of heat energy (J)
m = mass of substance (g)
c = specific heat capacity (J/g°C)
∆T = change in temperature (°C)
According to the information in this question;
Q = 503.9J
m = 23.02g
c = ?
∆T = 74°C - 23.2°C = 50.8°C
Using Q = m × c × ∆T
c = Q ÷ m∆T
c = 503.9 ÷ (23.02 × 50.8)
c = 503.9 ÷ 1169.42
c = 0.431 J/g°C
From the above heat capacity of the metal underneath the gold, it is obvious that the metal is not pure gold (c = 0.129J/g°C)
