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A 5.5 x 10^-3 lb sample of French fries is placed in a calorimeter with 500.0...

A 5.5 x 10^-3 lb sample of French fries is placed in a calorimeter with 500.0 g of water at an initial temperature of 21 C. After combustion of the French fries, the water has a temperature of 48 C. What is the caloric value (kcal/g) of the French fries?

A. 5.4 kcal/g

B. .014 kcal/g

C. 11 kcal/g

D. 4.2 kcal/g

E. 14 kcal/g

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