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1 February, 00:26

A calorimeter was used to measure the heat change when an ionic compound dissolves in water. The final mass of the contents of the calorimeter was 50.89 g and the change in temperature was 1.80 degree C.

Calculate the heat change of the calorimeter contents given that its specific heat is 4.11 J (g C)

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  1. 1 February, 00:52
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    the main formula is given by

    Q=mSDT

    where m = mass

    s = specific heat

    DT = change in temperature

    so Q = 50.89 x 1.8x 4.11 = 376.48
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