The temperature increase of 225 mL of water at 25 C contained in a Styrofoam cup is

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The temperature increase of 225 mL of water at 25 °C contained in a Styrofoam cup is noted when a 125 g sample of a metal at 75 °C is added. With reference to Table 7.1, the greatest temperature increase will be noted if the metal is 

(a) Lead; 

(b) Aluminum; 

(c) Iron;

(d) Copper.

Table 7.1

TABLE 7.1 Some Specific Heat Capacities, Jg-1C-1 Solids Pb(s) Cu(s) Fe(s) Sg(s) P4(s) Al(s) Mg(s) HO(s)

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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