Answer:
1. The heat energy in Joules is 5280.22J
2. The heat energy in calories is 1261.4 calories
Explanation:
Step 1:
Data obtained from the question.
The following data were obtained from the question:
Mass of water (M) = 74.2 g
Initial temperature (T1) = 24°C
Final temperature (T2) = 41°C
Change in temperature (ΔT) = T2 - T1 = 41 - 24 = 17°C
Heat energy (Q) =?
Recall:
Specific heat capacity of water = 4.186 J/g°C
Step 2:
Determination of the energy in Joules.
This is illustrated below:
Q = MCΔT
Q = 74.2 x 4.186 x 17
Q = 5280.22J
Step 3:
Conversion of the heat energy in Joules to calories. This is illustrated below:
4.186 J = 1 calorie
Therefore, 5280.22J = 5280.22/4.186 = 1261.4 calories
