It takes 130 joules to heat 1 kg of gold by 1 degree Celsius. What is the specific heat of gold?

The amount of heat required to heat gold can be calculated using the formula:
Q = C * m * ∆t, where Q is the required amount of heat for heating (Q = 130 J), C is the specific heat of gold (J / (kg * K)), m is the mass of gold (m = 1 kg), ∆t – change in gold temperature (∆t = 1 K).
Let us express and calculate the specific heat of gold:
С = Q / (m * ∆t) = 130 / (1 * 1) = 130 J / (kg * K).
Answer: The specific heat of gold is 130 J / (kg * K).