Calculate the amount of heat liberated (in kJ) from 365 g of mercury when it cools from 70.0°C to 15.0°C. The specific heat of Hg is 0.139 J/ gºC
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Q = m*c*delta_T
m = 365 grams
c = 0.139 J/(g oC)
delta_T = 70 - 15 = 55oC
Q = 365 * 0.139 * 55
Q = 2790 J
m = 365 grams
c = 0.139 J/(g oC)
delta_T = 70 - 15 = 55oC
Q = 365 * 0.139 * 55
Q = 2790 J