AP Chemistry
6.4 Heat Capacity and Calorimetry
6.3 Heat Transfer and Thermal Equilibrium
A student pours different volumes of water, both initially at \(20.0^\circ\text{C}\), into two insulated containers. Each of two immersion heaters transfers exactly \(2.10\text{ kJ}\) of energy as heat to the water in one container.
The density of the water is \(1.00\text{ g/mL}\), and its specific heat capacity is \(4.20\text{ J/(g}\cdot{}^\circ\text{C)}\). Assume that the containers absorb no energy, no water evaporates, and expansion work is negligible. Let \(\Delta E_{\text{thermal}}\) represent the change in the thermal energy of a water sample. Which choice correctly compares the final temperatures and the changes in thermal energy of the two water samples?
| Container | Volume of water |
|---|---|
| X | \(50.0\text{ mL}\) |
| Y | \(100.0\text{ mL}\) |
The density of the water is \(1.00\text{ g/mL}\), and its specific heat capacity is \(4.20\text{ J/(g}\cdot{}^\circ\text{C)}\). Assume that the containers absorb no energy, no water evaporates, and expansion work is negligible. Let \(\Delta E_{\text{thermal}}\) represent the change in the thermal energy of a water sample. Which choice correctly compares the final temperatures and the changes in thermal energy of the two water samples?
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