Question

a piece of silver with a mass of 431 g has a heat capacity of 102.1 j/°c. what is the specific heat of silver?
○ 102.1 j/g °c
○ 0.237 j/g °c
○ 44.0 j/g °c
○ 4.22 j/g °c

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for specific heat

The formula for specific heat \(c\) is \(c=\frac{C}{m}\), where \(C\) is the heat capacity and \(m\) is the mass.

Step2: Substitute the given values

Given \(C = 102.1\space J/^{\circ}C\) and \(m=431\space g\). Then \(c=\frac{102.1}{431}\).

Step3: Calculate the value

\(c=\frac{102.1}{431}\approx0.237\space J/g^{\circ}C\)

Answer:

\(0.237\space J/g^{\circ}C\) (the second option)