Question

What mass of benzene is cooled from 83.8 °C to 77.1 °C when 167 J of energy is transferred out of the system? (The specific heat of benzene is 1.740 J/g °C).

Answer 1

14.32g

Step-by-step explanation:

Initial temperature = 83.8°C

Final temperature = 77.1°C

Temperature change, ΔT = 83.8°C - 77.1°C = 6.7

Heat, H = 167J

Specific heat, c = 1.740J/g °C

m = ?

All these parameters are related with the equation below;

H = mcΔT

m = H / cΔT

m = 167 / (1.740 * 6.7)

m = 167 / 11.658 = 14.32g