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Change in temp using specific heat capacity?

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If 100g of water at 20C absorbs 5 kJ of heat by what amount will the temp of the water increase?

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  1. specific heat 4.2 J/gC

    4.2 J/gC x 100g x ΔT = 5000J

    ΔT = 11.9 deg C

    final temp = 20 + 11.9 deg C = 31.9 C


  2. 0.100kg x 4.184kJ/kg/°C x ΔT = 5kJ.

    ΔT = 5kJ / 0.4184kJ/°C = 12°C temp. increase. (As requested).

    (Check: 100g x 4.184J/g/°C x 12°C = 5,021J = 5kJ)

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