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29 June, 16:37

0.32 g of a walnut is burned under an aluminum can filled with 58.1 mL of water. The water temperature in the can increases by 3.1 °C. How many calories did the walnut release?

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  1. 29 June, 16:46
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    1.8 * 10² cal

    Explanation:

    When 0.32 g of a walnut is burned, the heat released is absorbed by water and used to raise its temperature. We can calculate this heat (Q) using the following expression.

    Q = c * m * ΔT

    where,

    c: specific heat capacity of water

    m: mass of water

    ΔT: change in the temperature

    Considering the density of water is 1 g/mL, 58.1 mL = 58.1 g.

    Q = c * m * ΔT

    Q = (1 cal/g.°C) * 58.1 g * 3.1°C

    Q = 1.8 * 10² cal
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