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How many joules are released when 30.0 g of H2O(g) condenses at 100°C?

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Answer:

-6.78 × 10⁴ J

Step-by-step explanation:

When water condenses (goes from the gaseous state to the liquid state) it releases energy in the form of heat. We can calculate this heat using the following expression.

Q = ΔH°cond × m

where,

Q is the heat released

ΔH°cond is the latent heat of condensation (ΔH°cond of water is -2260 J/g)

m is the mass

Q = ΔH°cond × m

Q = -2260 J/g × 30.0 g

Q = -6.78 × 10⁴ J

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