Answer:
143.12 g
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Initial temperature (T₁) = 32 °C
Final temperature (T₂) = 130 °C
Heat (Q) = 5400 J
Specific heat capacity (C) = 0.385 J/gºC
Mass (M) =?
Next, we shall determine the change in temperature of copper. This can be obtained as follow:
Initial temperature (T₁) = 32 °C
Final temperature (T₂) = 130 °C
Change in temperature (ΔT) =?
ΔT = T₂ – T₁
ΔT = 130 – 32
ΔT = 98 °C
Finally, we shall determine the mass of copper. This can be obtained as follow:
Change in temperature (ΔT) = 98 °C
Heat (Q) = 5400 J
Specific heat capacity (C) = 0.385 J/gºC
Mass (M) =?
Q = MCΔT
5400 = M × 0.385 × 98
5400 = M × 37.73
Divide both side by 37.73
M = 5400 / 37.73
M = 143.12 g
Therefore, the mass of copper is 143.12 g
