How many calories are absorbed by a sample water with a mass of 500 grams as it changes from 50 degrees C to 65 degrees C?

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Julien Jarvis

22 May, 22:32

How many calories are absorbed by a sample water with a mass of 500 grams as it changes from 50 degrees C to 65 degrees C?

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Rohan Cobb · Answer 1

H = mCpT

H = (500 grams water) (4.18 J / g - degrees C) (65 - 50)

H = 31,350 J

since 1 cal = 4184 joules

31,350 Joules (1 calorie / 4184 joules) = 7.49 calories