A metallic alloy has a specific heat of 0.035 cal/g-°C. 591 grams of the alloy were heated to 97.0°C. The heated alloy was then placed into 87.0 g of water which had a temperature of 16.9°C. Assuming that the heat contained in the alloy sample is transferred only to the water and no heat is lost to the surroundings, calculate the final temperature of the alloy/water mixture.

I keep getting 12.07 degrees C which does not make sense

Question

A metallic alloy has a specific heat of 0.035 cal/g-°C. 591 grams of the alloy were heated to 97.0°C. The heated alloy was then placed into 87.0 g of water which had a temperature of 16.9°C. Assuming that the heat contained in the alloy sample is transferred only to the water and no heat is lost to the surroundings, calculate the final temperature of the alloy/water mixture.

I keep getting 12.07 degrees C which does not make sense

anonymous · Answer

What did you use for  specific heat of the water?