Final answer:
To heat 10.0 g of water from 10°C to 15°C, we use the formula Q = mcΔT with the specific heat capacity of water (4.18 J/g°C), resulting in 209 J of energy required.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate how many joules must be added to 10.0 g of water to raise its temperature from 10°C to 15°C, we need to use the formula Q = mcΔT, where Q is the heat absorbed or released, m is the mass of the substance, c is the specific heat capacity of the substance, and ΔT is the change in temperature.
The specific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J/g°C. Given the mass of the water m = 10.0 g and the temperature change ΔT = (15°C - 10°C) = 5°C, we can plug these values into the equation:
Q = (10.0 g) × (4.18 J/g°C) × (5°C)
Q = 209 Joules. Therefore, 209 J must be added to the water to raise its temperature by 5°C.