
Psalm H.
asked 10/26/16CHEM CONFUSION! HELP WITH CALORIMETRY
So the question is....
How many Joules of energy will be needed to heat 128.0g of water 0.00 degrees Celsius to 283.08 degrees K.
I keep getting 5320 J while my friends say that it is actually 5398 J! Which one is correct if any and why?
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Arturo O. answered 10/27/16
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Q = mcΔT
m = 128.0 g
c = 4.186 J/(g°C) [from tables]
T1 = 0.00°C
T2 = 283.08°K = (283.08 - 273.15)°C = 9.93°C
ΔT = T2 - T1 = (9.93 - 0)°C
Q = (128.0 g) [4.186 J/(g°C)] (9.93°C) = 5320.57 J
My result is close to your result.
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