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How much heat is released when 30g of water at 96 C cools to 25 C

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Answer:

8907.66 Joules

Step-by-step explanation:

q=mCpΔT

where q is heat (Joules) m: mass (grams) Cp: Specific heat ΔT=change in temp (final - initial)

Specific heat of water is 4.182

q=30(4.182)(25-96)

q=-8907.66

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