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You would do a calorimetry experiment. There are a number of ways to do this depending on what type of material you have. Essentially, you add a known amount of heat to an object, and you measure the temperature change (the mass of the object must be known, and also it must be as well insulated as possible.
See the Web Links for more information about calorimetry experiments.
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∙ 9y agoMeasure the temperature of a sample of metal. Heat it in a 100 degree Celsius bath and then put into a Styrofoam cup of water. Wait for the temperature to reach equilibrium and record the change in the water's temperature. Knowing the specific heat of water, the specific heat of the metal is easily found.
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∙ 12y agoUse a liquid other than water that you know would not react with that specific metal, making sure you know the specific heat capacity of that liquid so that you can accurately determine the specific heat of the metal.
Most pure metals that react with water do not react with oil; however, oil is a poor choice at very high temperatures due to its tendency to burn at such temperatures.
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How could one describe a metal crystal?
Metal atoms held together by covalent bonds .
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Brittle
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Yellow shiny metal
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Density. :)
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How do scientists determine metal composition?
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How can you determine if something is pure metal?
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Is there any Heavy Metal musicians born in December the 2nd?
As for any famous musicians I am unsure but there are millions of heavy metal musicians out there and a percentage could have this specific birthdate.
What metals are used in making a metal detector?
Most metal detectors use ordinary alkaline batteries, but newer ones may use other types of batteries. Check the owner's manual for the specific model of metal detector to determine the correct battery for it.
Which metal has the highest specific heat capacity?
No. Metals have a relatively low specific heat.
How long will it take metal to reach the equivalent ambient temperature?
The answer depends on many factors:type of metal and its specific heat capacityquantity of metal in questioncurrent metal temperaturecurrent ambient temperatureDepending on these factors the answer could range from mere moments to hours or even days.
