Unit Problem: A sample of an unknown metal (c = 0.285 J/g*K) is heated to an initial temperature of 81.9 °C. It is added to a 28.49 g sample of water (c = 4.184 J/g*K), raising the temperature of the water from 24.7 °C to a final temperature of 28.6 °C. What is the mass of the metal, assuming no heat is lost to the calorimeter?
A) Hypothesis: State your strategy for how to solve the problem in 2-4 sentences. Note that this should be targeted toward the specific example you are solving (i.e., do not just give a vague overview that could apply to solving any problem), but also should not go into the details or step-by-step instructions (save this for part D)
B) Experimental Design: State three definitions and/or problem-solving rules that are necessary to complete the problem (1-2 sentences each). Ensure that you connect the rule/definition specifically with how it will be applied in the problem. See the Sample Quiz for examples.
C) Solve: Complete the provided problem, showing all steps involved. This will often be best done by handwriting your work and including a picture of this work, rather than attempting to format within this Word document. This section should not include sentence explanations for the steps taken.
D) Explanation: Explain, in 6-10 complete sentences and in your own words, all of the steps and considerations used to solve the problem above.