Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Structure, and Change

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1429290196
ISBN 13: 978-1-42929-019-7

Foundations - Topic B - Energy - Exercises - Page 24: B.11(b)

Answer

$$ 1.228 \space JK^{-1}g^{-1}$$

Work Step by Step

1. Determine the molar mass of sodium $\big(Na\big)$ According to the periodic table, the molar mass of $Na$ is: $22.99 \space g/mol$ 2. Divide the molar heat capacity of sodium by its molar mass, in order to calculate its specific heat capacity: $$C_s = \frac{C_m}{molar \space mass} = \frac{28.24 \space JK^{-1} mol^{-1}}{22.99 \space g/mol} = 1.228 \space JK^{-1}g^{-1}$$
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