The specific heat of copper is 0.385 J/(g ∙ °C).If 34.2 g of copper,initially at 21.0°C,absorbs 4.689 kJ,what will be the final temperature of the copper?

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To find the final temperature, use the formula q = mcΔT, where q is the heat absorbed (4689 J), m is the mass (34.2 g), c is the specific heat (0.385 J/(g ∙ °C)), and ΔT is the change in temperature. Solving for ΔT gives ΔT = q / (mc) = 4689 / (34.2 * 0.385) = 356°C. Adding the initial temperature (21°C) gives a final temperature of 377°C.

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