Answer: Q
=
−
53
,
796.6
J
Explanation is right here instead
The equation for heat is
Q
=
m
(
t
f
−
t
i
)
C
p
Q = heat in Joules
m = mass in grams
t
f
= final temp
t
i
= initial temp
C
p
= Specific Heat Capacity
For this problem
Q
=
?
?
?
m
=
275
g
t
f
=
38.4
o
C
t
i
=
85.2
o
C
C
p
=
4.18
j
g
o
C
Q
=
275
g
(
38.4
o
C
−
85.2
o
C
)
4.18
J
g
o
C
Q
=
275
g
(
−
46.8
o
C
)
)
4.18
J
g
o
C
Q
=
−
53
,
796.6
J
The negative Joule value means heat is being lost in an exothermic reaction.
Explanation:
