How much heat is absorbed by a 34g iron skillet when its temperature rises from 11oC to 26oC?

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Dirt

8 September, 19:02

How much heat is absorbed by a 34g iron skillet when its temperature rises from 11oC to 26oC?

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Trevin Hardy · Answer 1

Answer is: 229,5 J of heat is absorbed.

m (mass of iron - Fe) = 34 g.

ΔT (change in temperature) = 26°C - 11°C = 15°C.

cp (specific heat capacity for iron) = 0,450 J/g·°C.

Q (heat absorbed) = m (Fe) · ΔT · cp.

Q = 34 g · 15°C · 0,450 J/g·°C.

Q = 229,5 J = 0,2295 kJ.