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How much heat is required to increase the temperature of 10.0 grams of water 6.0oC? (The specific heat of water is 4.18 J/g x oC) 250 J

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Heat required in a system can be calculated by multiplying the given mass to the specific heat capacity of the substance and the temperature difference. It is expressed as follows:

Heat = mC (T2-T1)
Heat = 10.0 g (4.18 J/g-C ) ( 6.0 C )
Heat = 250.8 J

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