Answer:
Magnesium would be the metal
Explanation:
The heat involved in a physicochemical process follows the formula:
Q = mĂCĂÎT
Where Q is heat involved,
m is mass of substance,
C is specific heat of the susbtance
And ÎT change in temperature
We can solve por specific heat of the solution:
C = Q / m*ÎT
Replacing the values of the problem:
C = 2090J / 40g*(81.7°C-30°C)
C = 1.01J/g°C
This specific heat is the specific heat of Magnesium. Thus: