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A sample of 250 g of water are heated from 40°C to 121°C, calculate the amount of heat energy absorbed.

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A sample of 250 g of water are heated from 40°C to 121°C, calculate the amount of-example-1
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

H=MC(change of temp.)

M=mass of water=250g

C=specific heat of water = 4.186 j/g

change in temperature is 121-40= 81

H= 250x4.186x81=84766.5J

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