A 225.0 gram sample of copper absorbs 735 J of heat from its surroundings. What is the temperature change for copper sample? (specific heat = 0.387 J g^-1 °C^-1 for copper)

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The temperature change can be calculated using the formula: q = mcΔT, where q is the heat absorbed (735 J), m is the mass (225.0 g), c is the specific heat capacity (0.387 J/g°C), and ΔT is the temperature change. Solving for ΔT gives ΔT = q / (mc) = 735 / (225.0 * 0.387) = 8.44 °C.

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