Chemistry problem on temp. / heat transfer stuff

In summary, a question is asked about adding 100.0 grams of copper metal at 100.0 degrees Celsius to a calorimeter containing 250.0 grams of H2O at 15.0 degrees Celsius. The specific heat of copper is .389 J/g Celsius and the equation c=q/t can be used to find the final temperature of the mixture. The correct method is to use q=mcΔT and do a full heat balance.
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question is
100.0 grams of copper metal initially at 100.0 degrees Celsius, is added to a calorimeter, containing?
250.0 grams of H20 at 15.0 degrees Celsius, if the specific heat of copper is .389 J/g Celsius, what is the final temp of the water and copper mixture?
You can use this equation most likely c=q/t
And solve by rearranging the equation for delta t:
so you have delta t = q/c

the top part of the right side should all have to do with heat transfer?
the bottom part would have to do with temperature change?

it might look something like this but this doesn't seem to be the correct method, it doesn't seem right?

.389 j/g = (100g)*(100C-15C)(250)
Do you think that would give the correct answer?
 
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As you were already told elsewhere, you should use q=mcΔT, and do the full heat balance.
 

What is the difference between temperature and heat?

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance, while heat is the transfer of energy from a hotter object to a colder one.

How does temperature affect the rate of heat transfer?

The higher the temperature difference between two objects, the faster heat will transfer from the hotter object to the colder one.

What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?

The specific heat capacity of a substance is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of the substance by one degree Celsius.

How does the type of material affect heat transfer?

The type of material affects heat transfer because different materials have different specific heat capacities, which determine how much heat is needed to raise their temperature.

What is the difference between conduction, convection, and radiation?

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between two objects, convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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