Problem: An unknown mass of each substance, initially at 24.0˚C, absorbs 1950 J of heat. The final temperature is recorded. Find the mass of each substance: ethanol (Tf = 44.3˚C, cEtOH= 2.42 J/(g•oC)

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An unknown mass of each substance, initially at 24.0˚C, absorbs 1950 J of heat. The final temperature is recorded. Find the mass of each substance: ethanol (Tf = 44.3˚C, cEtOH= 2.42 J/(g•oC)

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