How to find missing final/initial temp

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To solve problems involving the calculation of final or initial temperatures, it's essential to understand the relationship between heat transfer, mass, specific heat, and temperature change. The key equation to use is Q = mcΔT, where Q is the heat added or removed, m is the mass of the substance, c is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature (final temperature - initial temperature). In the example provided, to find the final temperature of a 68.2 g sample of copper heated with 75.0 J, the specific heat of copper (0.385 J/g °C) is used in the equation. Rearranging the equation to solve for the final temperature involves calculating the change in temperature from the heat added and then adding that to the initial temperature. Understanding this equation and how to manipulate it is crucial for successfully solving similar problems, especially in preparation for tests.
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(this is my first post I hope this is the right)

Ok, so I am confused when given a problem where I have to find the missing final or initial temperature.

Here is an example of one such problem that confuses me:

A 68.2 g sample of copper at 21.2 °C is heated with 75.0 J. The specific heat of copper is 0.385
J/g °C. What is the final temperature of the sample?

I have a big test soon... and would really like to have a good undersating of these types of problems. ANY help would be great!
 
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It is not a right place - this is a homework type question (even if not a homework per se), so you should post in the homework section.

What equations do you know that combine change in temperature, mass and amount of heat?
 

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