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A 49.2 g sample of solid steel was heated from 24.1 °C to 67.3 °C.

What was the energy change? Solid steel has a specific heat of 0.4494
J/gºC.

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Answer:

955.173 Joules

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given;

Mass of solid steel = 49.2 g

Initial temperature = 24.1°C

Final temperature = 67.3 °C

Specific heat capacity, c = 0.4494 J/g°C

We are needed to calculate the quantity of heat

  • Quantity of heat, Q = Mass × specific heat capacity × Change in temperature

Q = mcΔT

ΔT = 67.3°C - 24.1°C = 43.2°C

Therefore

Q = 49.2 g × 43.2°C × 0.4494 J/g°C

= 955.173 Joules

Therefore, the energy change is 955.173 Joules

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