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1127 Chapter 6 Discussion Problems 1. How much energy must be transferred to raise the temperature of a cup of coffee (250 mL

The specific heat of iron is 0.450 J/g°C

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Heat = mass x specific heat x change in temperature

here mass of coffee :

= density x volume

= 250 mL x 1 g/mL = 250 g

specific heat = 4.18 J/goC

so putting values :

heat = 250 g x 4.18 J/goC x (95.6oC - 20.5oC)

= 78479.5 J

so 78479.5 Joules of energy is required

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