Question

An unknown substance with a mass of 5 grams releases 16.1 joules of energy when undergoing a temperature decrease of 7 degrees Celsius. What is the specific heat of that substance and what substance is it?

Answer 1

0.46 J/g degrees C, Iron

Step-by-step explanation:

16.1 J = 5 g x c x 7 degrees C

c = 16.1 / 5 x 7 = 0.46

Answer: 0.46 J/g degrees C, Iron