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A chemical reaction release 55.2 kcal. How many kilojoules does this correspond to?

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Answer:

231.0 kJ

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical reactions releasing heat energy are exothermic reactions.

The chemical reaction released 55.2 kcal

1 kcal is equivalent to 4.184 kJ

Therefore 55.2 kcal is equivalent to - 4.184 kJ/kcal x 55.2 kcal

the energy in kJ is - 231.0 kJ

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