A 111.6 gram sample of iron (MW=55.8) was heated from 0 degrees C to 20 degrees C. It absorbed 1004 Joules of energy. What is the molar heat capacity of iron?
use the equation q=ncΔT. q= heat absorbed our released (in this case 1004J) n= number of moles of sample ( in this case 2.08 mol) c=molar heat capacity ΔT=change in temperature (in this case 20°C) You have to rewrite the equation for c. c=q/nΔT c=1004J/(2.08mol x 20°C) c=24.1 J/mol°C