What will be the equilibrium temperature when a 245g block of copper at 285C is placed in a 145g aluminum calorimetery cup with 825g of water at 12C?
To find the equilibrium temperature, we can use the principle of conservation of energy. The total heat lost by the copper block as it cools down should be equal to the total heat gained by the aluminum calorimeter cup and the water as they warm up. This can be calculated using the formula: mcΔT = mcΔT, where m is mass, c is specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature. Once you solve this equation, you can find the equilibrium temperature at which heat transfer is balanced.