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18 September, 10:59

In a constant-pressure calorimetry experiment, a reaction gives off 22.8 kJ of heat. The calorimeter contains 150 g of water, initially at 20.4°C. What is the final temperature of the water? The heat capacity of the calorimeter is negligibly small.

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  1. 18 September, 11:00
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    The final temperature of water is 56,7 ºC

    Explanation:

    We need to apply the specific heat capacity formula to solve this.

    Q = m. C. ΔT

    22,8 kJ = 150 g. 4,186 J/g °C. (Tfinal - 20,4º C)

    (We need to convert kJ in J to use the specific heat of water, be careful with units)

    22,8 kJ = 22800 J (x1000)

    22800 J = 150 g. 4,186 J/g °C. (Tfinal - 20,4º C)

    22800 J = 627,9 J/ºC (Tfinal - 20,4º C)

    22800 J / 627,9 ºC / J = (Tfinal - 20,4º C)

    36,3ºC = Tfinal - 20,4º C

    36,3ºC + 20,4º C = 56,7 ºC
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