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.12(b)

Answer

$$24.4 \space JK^{-1}mol^{-1}$$

Work Step by Step

1. Determine the molar mass of copper $\big(Cu\big)$ According to the periodic table, the molar mass of $Cu$ is: $63.5 \space g/mol$ 2. Multiply the specific heat capacity of copper by its molar mass, in order to calculate its molar heat capacity: $$C_m = C_s \times ({molar \space mass})$$ $$C_m = 0.384 \space JK^{-1} g^{-1} \times 63.5 \space g/mol = 24.4 \space JK^{-1}mol^{-1}$$
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