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285C is above the boiling point of water at standard pressure. The block of copper will flash the water to steam, and the results of the experiment will be invalid.

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Q: 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?
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