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A 34.6g plastic block is heated to 100.0°C in boiling water.

Last updated: 8/5/2022

A 34.6g plastic block is heated to 100.0°C in boiling water.

A 34.6g plastic block is heated to 100.0°C in boiling water. It is then transferred to a calorimeter containing 120mL of water at 32.8°C. The final temperature of the system is 49.2°C. Determine the specific heat capacity of the plastic