The molar heat capacity of water at constant pressure is . How much heat is required to raise the temperature of of water from to ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Find the number of moles of water: .
  2. Step 2: Calculate the temperature difference: .
  3. Step 3: Calculate the required heat: .
Answer
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Why not the others: doubles the temperature change or moles; computes heat for only a rise; halves the correct quantity using .

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