Calorimetry Lab Analysis (predict specific heat of unknown metal)

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The discussion revolves around a lab experiment where students are tasked with determining the specific heat of an unknown metal by measuring how much it heats room temperature water after being heated to boiling. Initial calculations yielded an implausible specific heat of 50 J/gC, prompting concerns about potential errors in procedure or calculations. Participants clarified the importance of using the correct temperature units and equations, emphasizing that the boiling point of water is 100°C, not 212°F. After correcting initial temperature inputs, the calculated specific heat improved to a more reasonable value of 0.084 J/gC, leading to the next steps of averaging results and identifying the metal. The conversation highlights the significance of accurate data entry and understanding thermodynamic principles in calorimetry experiments.
  • #51
this is due tomorrow dang
 
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  • #52
and after i predict this i have to find the percent error of my calculations
 
  • #53
Wubblyboofus said:
oh
so would the new one be
water:
21 --> 26
metal:
212 --> 26
100 —> 26
 
  • #54
Chestermiller said:
100 —> 26
ok let me put it all thru the calculator again ugh
 
  • #55
i really appreciate your guys's help by the way. i probably would have never found my mistakes without you guys
thanks
 

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