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How much heat in Joules is needed for an increase in temperature by 12.5 degrees of an 8 gram block of gold

q = m • C • ΔT


C= specific heat capacity, J/(g•C)

q= heat, Joules

m= mass(grams),

ΔT= change in temperature (Celsius or Kelvin))



Question 12 options:


1.56



1000



13



100

How much heat in Joules is needed for an increase in temperature by 12.5 degrees of-example-1
User Shrinivas
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Answer: 13

Step-by-step explanation:


Q=mc \Delta T\\\\Q=(8)(0.13)(12.5)\\\\Q=\boxed{13}

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