Answer:
c = 0.13 j/ g.°C
Explanation:
Given data:
Mass of mercury = 29.5 g
Initial temperature = 32°C
Final temperature = 161°C
Heat absorbed = 499.2 j
Solution:
Formula:
Q = m.c. ΔT
Q = amount of heat absorbed or released
m = mass of given substance
c = specific heat capacity of substance
ΔT = change in temperature
Q = m.c. ΔT
ΔT = T2 - T1
ΔT = 161°C - 32°C
ΔT = 129 °C
Q = m.c. ΔT
c = Q / m. ΔT
c = 499.2 j / 29.5 g. 129 °C
c = 499.2 j / 3805.5 g. °C
c = 0.13 j/ g.°C
