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Calculate the number of joules released when 75.0 grams of water are cooled from 100.0ºC to 27.5ºC.

(ans. 2.27 x 104 J)

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Answer:The amount of energy released can be calculated using the equation for heat transfer:

Q = mcΔT

Where:

Q = heat transfer in joules (J)

m = mass of water in grams (g)

c = specific heat capacity of water = 4.184 J/g°C

ΔT = change in temperature in °C

Substituting the values:

Q = (75.0 g)(4.184 J/g°C)(100.0ºC - 27.5ºC)

Q = (75.0 g)(4.184 J/g°C)(72.5ºC)

Q = 26,580 J

Therefore, 26,580 J of energy is released when 75.0 grams of water is cooled from 100.0ºC to 27.5ºC.

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