The temperature increase of 225 mL of water at 25 °C contained in a Styrofoam cup is noted when a 125 g sample of a metal at 75 °C is added. With reference to Table 7.1, the greatest temperature increase will be noted if the metal is 

(a) Lead; 

(b) Aluminum; 

(c) Iron;

(d) Copper.

Table 7.1

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TABLE 7.1 Some Specific Heat Capacities, Jg-1°C-1 Solids Pb(s) Cu(s) Fe(s) Sg(s) P4(s) Al(s) Mg(s) H₂O(s) Liquids Hg(1) Br₂(1) CC14(1) CH₂COOH(1) CH3CH₂OH(1) H₂O(1) Gases CO₂(g) N₂(g) C3H8(g) NH3(g) H₂O(g) H₂(g) 0.130 0.385 0.449 0.708 0.769 0.897 1.023 2.11 0.140 0.474 0.850 2.15 2.44 4.18 0.843 1.040 1.67 2.06 2.08 14.3