The Cooling System in an Automobile Holds 10

question 120

Multiple Choice

The cooling system in an automobile holds 10.0 L of ethylene glycol antifreeze. How much energy is absorbed when the temperature of the ethylene glycol goes from 20 to 100 ? The density and specific heat capacity of ethylene glycol are 1.11 g/mL and 2.42 J/(g  ) , respectively.

• A)2,150 J
• B)2,150 kJ
• C)1,940 kJ
• D)1,940 J
• E)215 J

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Definitions:

Recombination

A genetic process resulting in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring due to the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes during sexual reproduction.

Phenotypic Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment.

Genetic Variation

The diversity of gene frequencies within a population, which drives evolution by enabling adaptation to changing environments.

Heritability

The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait, within a population, that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors as opposed to environmental influences.