Answer:
31.9 °C
Explanation:
The formula for the heat q absorbed by an object is
q = mCΔT where ΔT = (T₂ - T₁)
Data:
q = 12.35 cal
m = 19.75 g
C = 0.125 cal°C⁻¹g⁻¹
T₂ = 37.0 °C
Calculations
(a) Calculate ΔT
q = mCΔT
12.35 cal = 19.25 g × 0.125 cal°C⁻¹g⁻¹ × ΔT
12.35 = 2.406ΔT °C⁻¹
ΔT = 12.35/(2.406 °C⁻¹) = 5.13 °C
(b) Calculate T₂
ΔT = T₂ - T₁
T₁ = T₂ - ΔT = 37.0 °C - 5.13 °C = 31.9 °C
The original temperature was 31.9 °C.
