Question

a piece of iron with a mass of 502 g has a heat capacity of 231.4 j/°c. what is the specific heat of iron? o 0.116 j/g °c o 217 j/g °c o 2314 j/g °c o 0.461 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 \(C = 231.4\ J/^{\circ}C\) and \(m=502\ g\). Then \(c=\frac{231.4}{502}\).

Step3: Calculate the value

\(\frac{231.4}{502}=0.461\ J/g^{\circ}C\)

Answer:

\(0.461\ J/g^{\circ}C\)