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How much energy (in joules) is released when 0.06 kilograms of mercury is condensed to a liquid at the

same temperature?

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The latent heat of vaporization of Mercury at sea-level pressure
is 295 Joules per gram.

0.06 kg = 60 grams

(60 grams) x (295 joules/gram) = 17,700 joules .
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