How much energy is required to raise the temperature of 5.00 kg of lead from 20.0•c to its melting point of 327°C? The specific heat of lead is 128 J/kg ?•c.

Correct answer: A. 1.96 x 10^5 J

  • A. 1.96 x 10^5 J
  • B. 4.04 X 10^5 J
  • C. 1.07 X 10^5 J
  • D. 8.15 x 10^4 J

Explanation

According to formula of Specific Heat Capacity ( c ), c = Q / m T Rearranging for Heat Energy ( Q ), Q = c m T Q = 128 x 5 x ( 327-20 ) Q = 1.96 x 105 J

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