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How much heat is needed to raise the temperature of 7g of water by 16oC?

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To find the heat/energy required to raise he temperature of a substance, use this formula:

Q=mcΔT

Q= heat (J)

m= mass of substance (g)

c= specific heat of substance (J/g°C; depends on the substance; you're usually given this or you'll have to look it up)

ΔT= change in temperature (°C)

for this question:

m = 7g; c (water) = 4.186 J/g°C; ΔT= 16 °C

∴ Q= 7g x 4.186 J/g°C x 16 °C =468.832 J


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