A 150.0-g sample of a metal at 36.5°C is added to 150.0 g of H₂0 at 17.1°C. The temperature of the water rises to 20.5°C. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal, assuming that all the heat lost by the metal is gained by the water. x Joc-1g-1

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A 150.0-g sample of a metal at 36.5°C is added to 150.0 g of H₂0 at 17.1°C. The temperature of the water rises to 20.5°C. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal, assuming that all the heat lost by the metal is gained by
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