How Many Calories Must Be Added to 2

question 56

Multiple Choice

How many calories must be added to 2.5 g of water at 10°C to heat it to 85.5°C?

• A) 75.5 calories
• B) 188.75 calories
• C) 264.25 calories
• D) 325 calories
• E) None of these is correct; it is impossible.

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Leniency Error

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