Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 3 - Matter and Energy - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 90: 99

Answer

$67.08$

Work Step by Step

Using the equation $q=mc\Delta T$, we can rearrange the equation and solve for the change in temperature ; $\Delta T = \frac{q}{mc}$. The specific heat capacity of water is $4.184 \frac{J}{g\times^{\circ}C}$ and the mass of the water in this case is 29.5 kg or 29500 grams since we are told we have 29.5 L and since the density of water is 1 g/L we can use the simple relationship to get 29500 grams. Also we have to convert the heat in terms of Joules by using the following relationship: $1 kWh = 3.6\times10^{6} J$, therefore, $2.3 kWh = 8.28\times10^{6} J$, $\Delta T = \frac{8.28\times10^{6} J }{29500g\times4.184}$ $\Delta T = 67.08$ Therefore, the change in temperature is $67.08$
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