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• To determine the specific heat capacity of an unknown solid:

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-Weigh the solid (system), heat to a known temperature, and add it  to water (surroundings) of known temp. and mass in the calorimeter.

-Measure the final water temperature, which is also the final temp. of the solid. (Heat lost = heat gained)

ñ q solid = q water

• All the quantities are known or measured except C solid , which is  calculated:

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