Does the heat from the alloy transfer to the water in the setup equation

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The discussion revolves around calculating the specific heat of an alloy using a calorimetry setup. The alloy, weighing 25.0 grams and initially at 86.6°C, is placed in water weighing 61.2 grams at 19.6°C, resulting in a final water temperature of 21.3°C. Participants question the setup of the equation used to determine the specific heat, specifically the meaning of the constants 250, 61.2, and 21.3. Clarification is sought on the correct formulation of the equation and the definitions of these values. The conversation highlights the importance of accurately setting up calorimetry problems for precise calculations.
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This is the problem:
An alloy of mass 25.0 grams was heated to 86.6 C
and then placed in a calorimeter that contained 61.2 grams of water at 19.6 C
The temp of the water rose to 21.3 , determine the specific heat of the alloy in J/gC

Is this the correct way to set it up?

c = 250*(61.2)/(21.3 * ?)
 
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Jurrasic said:
This is the problem:
An alloy of mass 25.0 grams was heated to 86.6 C
and then placed in a calorimeter that contained 61.2 grams of water at 19.6 C
The temp of the water rose to 21.3 , determine the specific heat of the alloy in J/gC

Is this the correct way to set it up?

c = 250*(61.2)/(21.3 * ?)

Can you define each of 250, 61.2 and 21.3 in your result here. My suspicion is that you're wrong, but until I see what you mean by each of these numbers I remain unsure.
 
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