Specific heat calculator (q = mcΔT)
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Result
Heat62.7 kJ
Heat62700 J
Step-by-step solution
q = m·c·ΔT
ΔT = 80 − 20 = 60 °C
q = 250·4.18·60 = 62700 J
Key formulas
- Heat
- q = m·c·ΔT
- Water
- c = 4.18 J/(g·°C)
- Calorimeter
- heat lost = heat gained
- Enthalpy of reaction
- ΔH° = ΣΔH°f(products) − ΣΔH°f(reactants)
Practise Calorimetry & enthalpy
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