Data Analysis & Calculations

Instructions: Record measurements into the data table. Be sure to record all values directly from the balance & adjust for proper significant figures where applicable.

Unknown Metal Cylinder ID ________

Trial 1

Trial 2

Mass of Unknown Metal Cylinder (g)

Mass of Styrofoam Cups (g)

Mass of Styrofoam Cups + Water (g)

Mass of Water (g)

Initial Temperature of Water (°C)

Initial Temperature of Unknown Metal Cylinder (°C)

Final temperature of Water + Unknown Metal Cylinder (°C)

Show calculations for each of the following:

Trial 1:

  • Mass of Water (g)
  • qwater (J)
  • qmetal (J)
  • Specific Heat of unknown metal (J/g°C)

Trial 2:

  • Mass of Water (g)
  • qwater (J)
  • qmetal (J)
  • Specific Heat of unknown metal (J/g°C)

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