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How much energy (in J) is required to raise the temperature of 19.2 g of water by 5.00 oC? (Specific heat capacity of liquid water: 4.184 J/g⋅°C)

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Answer: 401.664J

Step-by-step explanation:
Formula for energy required = mass x specific heat capacity x change in temperature
First of all, check the units and make sure they correspond
Grams to grams and °C to °C
So we can go ahead and multiply
If we were given a parameter in kilogram or kelvin, might've had to convert
Energy required = 19.2 x 4.184 x 5 = 401.664 J
You could approximate to 401.7J

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