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A cup of water, weighing 270 g, evaporates when left outside on a hot summer day. How much energy was required to evaporate the entire cup?

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Answer:2.26 kj

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Answer:

The energy required to evaporate a cup of water (270 g) is approximately 2,215 joules. This is calculated by multiplying the mass of the water by the latent heat of vaporization (2.26 kJ/g) for water.

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