How do I calculate heat lost by the hot water in a calorimeter?

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To calculate the heat lost by hot water in a calorimeter, the relevant equations are q = m C dT and qmetal = -(qwater + qmetal). The initial and final temperatures of the water are provided, along with its density and specific heat capacity. The user is confused about how to find the mass of the water since only density is given, indicating that additional information may be needed. There is also a separate inquiry about calculating the heat gained by water after adding aluminum, highlighting the complexity of the problem without clear procedural guidance. Understanding the relationship between the equations and the provided data is crucial for solving these calorimetry problems.
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Homework Statement


1. Calculate heat lost by the hot water in the calorimeter.
Initial temp: 22.90 C
Finial temp: 23.25 C
Density: 1.00 g/mL
specific heat capacity: 4.18 J/gK

Homework Equations


qmetal=-(qwater+qmetal)

q=m C dT

The Attempt at a Solution


When i use the second equation i end up stuck.
=(mass of water)(4.18)(23.25-22.90)

but he didnt give us a mass he gave us density. So i think I am supposed to use the first eqauation, but i don't know where to start with that one. how would i solve this problem with the first equation? Or are the two equations basically the same thing?
 
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Just density is not enough.

Is it all information you were given?
 
yes that's all he gave us. ill have to ask him about that question.
another question i have is how to calculate the heat gained by the water in the calorimeter after adding the aluminum.

this is what he gave us:
temp of water in calorimeter before adding metal: 22.90 C
mass of test tube: 32.679 g
mass of aluminum: 50.155 g
temp of aluminum: 100 C
temp of aluminum and water 32.19 C
temp of water in calorimeter after adding metal: 23.25 C
 
blicker said:
temp of water in calorimeter before adding metal: 22.90 C
mass of test tube: 32.679 g
mass of aluminum: 50.155 g
temp of aluminum: 100 C
temp of aluminum and water 32.19 C
temp of water in calorimeter after adding metal: 23.25 C

Not knowing procedure that was followed I have no idea what is what of what.

Perhaps this is a series of questions and they are somehow related - that is, answer from earlier question can be used as input in the next one?
 
no this is a separte question from the first one i asked.
 
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