[Heat and calorimeter] I can't get the correct answer

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The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving the heat capacity of a calorimeter and the addition of a platinum bullet. The user successfully calculated part (a) but struggles with part (b), where their answer does not match the book's expected result of 604 °C. They have double-checked their calculations for errors but remain confused about the algebra involved, particularly regarding the heat transfer equations. Another participant clarifies the relationship between the heat gained by the calorimeter and benzene and the heat lost by the bullet, helping to resolve the user's confusion. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding heat transfer principles in calorimetry.
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Homework Statement


Hey there guys, first of all English is not my main language so it will be a little hard for me to say things in english. I am dutch native speaker so I will translate most of the things in english using google translator. I hope you guys are okay with that.

Task :
One wants the heat capacity of a calorimeter. It does so by one in the empty calorimeter, which has a temperature of 19.3 °C, 50 grams of benzene with a temperature of 13, 5 °C is added. This drops the temperature of the calorimeter to 15, 9 °C.
a)Calculate the value of the heat capacity of this calormeter.
b)Directly after this (the temperature of the calorimeter is still 15.9 °C), a Platinum bullet is added, which has a mass of 15.0 gram, in the calorimeter. This platinum ball has been kept in a glass flame beforehand; the temperature of the calorimeter runs to 23.7 °C . determine the temperature of the gas flame.

Okay, I had no problem answering a.
Now I did the same thing in b, but my answer does not match the one from my book. I tried to look if I missed any ##-## or ##+## sign , but still no luck. I even checked whether I filled the wrong number or not, and to me it seems that everything is correct. The Answer should be 604 °C , but I keep getting below 604 °C. I just want to know if I am doing something wrong or maybe the book answer could be wrong.

Homework Equations


##Q = m.c. \bigtriangleup T##
##Q = C .ΔT##

The Attempt at a Solution


I've uploaded 2 pictures of the calculations I did.
According to my book the answer I got for a is correct.
 

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SuriAttacker said:

Homework Statement


Hey there guys, first of all English is not my main language so it will be a little hard for me to say things in english. I am dutch native speaker so I will translate most of the things in english using google translator. I hope you guys are okay with
Task :
One wants the heat capacity of a calorimeter. It does so by one in the empty calorimeter, which has a temperature of 19.3 °C, 50 grams of benzene with a temperature of 13, 5 °C is added. This drops the temperature of the calorimeter to 15, 9 °C.
a)Calculate the value of the heat capacity of this calormeter.
b)Directly after this (the temperature of the calorimeter is still 15.9 °C), a Platinum bullet is added, which has a mass of 15.0 gram, in the calorimeter. This platinum ball has been kept in a glass flame beforehand; the temperature of the calorimeter runs to 23.7 °C . determine the temperature of the gas flame.

Okay, I had no problem answering a.
Now I did the same thing in b, but my answer does not match the one from my book. I tried to look if I missed any ##-## or ##+## sign , but still no luck. I even checked whether I filled the wrong number or not, and to me it seems that everything is correct. The Answer should be 604 °C , but I keep getting below 604 °C. I just want to know if I am doing something wrong or maybe the book answer could be wrong.

Homework Equations


##Q = m.c. \bigtriangleup T##
##Q = C .ΔT##

The Attempt at a Solution


I've uploaded 2 pictures of the calculations I did.
According to my book the answer I got for a is correct.
I don't follow your algebra. Where did the 2 come from?
 
Chestermiller said:
I don't follow your algebra. Where did the 2 come from?
##15 × 0,13(Tend - Tbegin)##
Tend is given which = 23,7 °C
So it will be ##15 × 0,13(23,7 - Tbegin)##
##15 × 0,13 = 1,95##
##1,95(23,7 - Tbegin) = 46,22 - 1,95T##
 
(468+667)/(1.95 )+ 23.7= ??
 
Chestermiller said:
(468+667)/(1.95 )+ 23.7= ??
Well the answer = 605,7 , but I'm still confused why you did ##+ 23,7## and not ##+46,22##
 
I'm on my iPhone now, so it's hard to do equations. I'll get back with you later when I have my computer. But basically, the heat gained by the benzene and calorimeter is equal to the heat list by the bullet.
 
Heat removed from bullet = ##1.95(T-23.7)##. So, $$468+667=1.95(T-23.7)$$
 
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Ah that explains it, thank you sir for your help. :smile:
 
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