Astatine Is an Extremely Rare Element with an Estimated 28

question 83

Multiple Choice

Astatine is an extremely rare element with an estimated 28 g total on Earth. How much energy would be required to heat Earth's entire supply of astatine by 10.0 °C assuming it has a specific heat capacity similar to iodine, 0.214 J g^-1 °C^-1?

• A) 60 J
• B) 24 J
• C) 130 J
• D) 14 J
• E) 250 J

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