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A substance has a specific heat of 0.870 J/g°C. It requires 2,000.0 joules to increase the temperature of 10.0 grams of the substance from its original temperature to its final temperature.

By how many degrees did the substance increase?

A 87.0°C

B 174°C

C 230°C

D 1,740°C

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  1. Yesterday, 19:16
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    Answer:230 degrees centigrade

    Explanation:

    H = mass * specific heat capacity * increase in temp. = => Increase in temp = H/mc

    Temp rise = 2000 / 10 * 0.870 = 229.89°

    Note = specific heat and mass are in gram, so ther's no need for conversion
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