Question

A ‘can-chiller’ is used to make a can of drink colder. The initial temperature of the liquid in the can was 25.0 °C. The can-chiller decreased the temperature of the liquid to 20.0 °C. The amount of energy transferred from the liquid was 6930 J. The mass of liquid in the can was 0.330 kg.

Calculate the specific heat capacity of the liquid. Give the unit.

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Answer 1

4200 J/°C/kg

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for heat transfer is given by :

Q= m*c*ΔT where;

Q= heat transferred = 6930 J

m=mass of the liquid = 0.330 kg

c= specific heat capacity=?

ΔT = 25-20 = 5.0°C

Applying the values in the formula as;

Q= m*c*ΔT

6930 = 0.330 * c * 5

6930 = 1.65 c

6930/1.65 = c

4200 = c

c= 4200 J/°C/kg