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How much heat is absorbed by a 27g iron skillet when its temperature rises from 13oC to 23oC?

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The equation for heat would be q = m*Delta T* S

Where q = the heat absorbed in joules
m = mass
Delta T = change in temperature
s = specific heat capacity of the material

for iron s = 0.450

Delta T = 23 - 13 = 10 degrees Celsius

m is given as 27 grams.

q = 27 * 10 * 0.450 = 121.5 joules

You may need to round the answer depending on what the teacher is looking for.
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