Question

if .709 j of heat is added to water and cause the temperature to go up by .036 degrees C what mass of water is present

Answer 1

Answer:

0.00471 grams H₂O

Explanation:

To determine the mass, you need to use the following equation:

Q = mcΔT

In this equation,

-----> Q = energy/heat (J)

-----> m = mass (g)

-----> c = specific heat capacity (J/g°C)

-----> ΔT = temperature change (°C)

The specific heat capacity of water is 4182 J/g°C. You can plug the given values into the equation and simplify to isolate "c".

Q = 0.709 J                            c = 4182 J/g°C

m = ? g                                   ΔT = 0.036 °C

Q = mcΔT                                                    <----- Equation

0.709 J = m(4182 J/g°C)(0.036 °C)            <----- Insert values

0.709 J = m(150.552)                                 <----- Multiply 4182 and 0.036

0.00471 = m                                              <----- Divide both sides by 150.552