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The specific heat capacity of mercury is 0.14J/gC. A 32g sample of mercury absorbed heat. Its temperature changed by 25C. How much heat was absorbed by the sample?

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Answer: 112 J

Step-by-step explanation:

q= C.m.∆T

q= (0.14 J/g°C) ( 32 g) (25 °C)

q= 112 J

The specific heat capacity of mercury is 0.14J/gC. A 32g sample of mercury absorbed-example-1
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