Question

If the specific heat of water is 1.0 calorie/gram°C, how many calories are required to raise 500 grams of water 10.0°C?

510 cal
5,000 cal
50 cal
501 cal

Answer 1

5,000 cal

Step-by-step explanation:

q = m C ΔT

where q is heat, m is mass, C is specific heat, and ΔT is change in temperature.

q = (500 g) (1.0 cal/g/°C) (10.0°C)

q = 5,000 cal