Specific Heat Capacity of Sodium Acetate

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the specific heat capacity of sodium acetate, with a focus on obtaining accurate values for a high school science fair project. Participants explore the topic from a practical, inquiry-based perspective.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • A participant requests information on the specific heat capacity of sodium acetate, expressing difficulty in finding reliable sources.
  • Another participant suggests that the topic may be more relevant to chemistry than physics.
  • A participant provides a specific value of 2.5 J/gK, with a margin of uncertainty of plus or minus 10%.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the specific heat capacity, as only one value is provided without further verification or alternative viewpoints.

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:confused: Hello I am a high school student and I am doing a Science Fair project on... something... anyways, I really need to know the Specific Heat Capacity of Sodium Acetate please, if anyone knows can you help me, or at least show me some websites, I have searched on Google and in textbooks and I can't seem to find it :cry: . Please help, thanks :biggrin:

Sorry if i posted this in the wrong section
 
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I thought this would have been more chemistry.
 
anyone know the answer though? this is really urgent
 
2.5 J/gK + or minus 10%
 
thank you :biggrin:
 

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