How many calories does it take to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 72

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How many calories does it take to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 72 degrees Celsius. Use the specific heat of water between melting and boiling, 1 gram of water changes temperature by 1 degree Celsius for every 1 calorie or energy absorbed. How many calories does it take to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 72 degrees Celsius. Use the specific heat of water between melting and boiling, 1 gram of water changes temperature by 1 degree Celsius for every 1 calorie or energy absorbed.

Explanation / Answer

specific heat capcity of water,
C = 1 Cal/goC
m = 1 g
delta T = 72 oC

Use:
Q = m*C*delta T
= 1 g * 1 cal/goC * 72 oC
= 72 cal

Answer: 72 cal

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