A 25-g piece of aluminum at 85 $\circ$ C is dropped in 1 liter of water at 10 $\circ$ C which is in an insulated beaker.Assuming that there is negligible heat loss to the surrounding,determine the equilibrium temperature of the system.

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To find the equilibrium temperature, we use the principle of conservation of energy, where the heat lost by the aluminum equals the heat gained by the water. Given the specific heat capacities and masses, we can calculate this equilibrium temperature, which is closer to the initial temperature of the water due to its higher heat capacity and mass compared to the aluminum, resulting in a slight increase to 10.4ºC.

A 25-G Piece of Aluminum at 85 ∘\circ∘ C Is Dropped in 1 Liter of Water at 10

A 25-G Piece of Aluminum at 85^$\circ$C Is Dropped in 1 Liter of Water at 10