A metal sample is heated and placed into the water in a calorimeter at room temperature. Which statement best describes how the calorimeter can be used to determine the specific heat capacity of the metal sample?
Answer
A
Energy transfers to the metal from the water and calorimeter until they are all at room temperature.
B
Energy transfers from the metal to the water and calorimeter until they are all at room temperature.
C
Energy transfers to the metal from the water and calorimeter until they all reach a single temperature.
D
Energy transfers from the metal to the water and calorimeter until they all reach a single temperature.