Water (H 2O) is a polar inorganic compound that is at room temperature a tasteless and odorless liquid, which is nearly colorless apart from an inherent hint of blue. It is by far the most studied chemical compound and is described as the "universal solvent" [18][19] and the "solvent of life".[20] It is the most abundant substance on Earth[21] and the only common substance to exist as a solid, liquid, and gas on Earth's surface.[22] It is also the third most abundant molecule in the universe.[21]
The specific heat capacity is defined as the quantity of heat (J) absorbed per unit mass (kg) of the material when its temperature increases by 1 K (or 1 °C), and its units are J/(kg K) or J/(kg °C).
Given,
the mass of Na is 23 g
The volume of water = 293 cm3
Mass of water = 293 g
Total solution mass = 23 g + 293 g = 316 g
Specific heat capacity of water = 4.18 J/Kg
The equation relating mass, heat, specific heat capacity and temperature change is:
q = mcΔT
197 kJ = 316 g x 4.18 J/Kg x ()
197 kJ = 316 g x 4.18 J/Kg x ( -298 K)
0.1491429956 x 1000 = -298 K
149.1429956 + 298 =
447.1429956 =
448 K =
Hence, 448 K is the final temperature of the water.
<h3>What does a high specific heat capacity mean?</h3>
A high specific heat capacity means that it can store a large amount of thermal energy for a small change in mass or temperature.
