Calculate the molar heat capacity of C,H14•

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When 1697 J of heat energy is added to 39.9 g of hexane, C,H4, the temperature increases by 18.8 °C.
Calculate the molar heat capacity of C,H14.
Cp =
J/(mol.°C)
* TOOLS
x10
Transcribed Image Text:When 1697 J of heat energy is added to 39.9 g of hexane, C,H4, the temperature increases by 18.8 °C. Calculate the molar heat capacity of C,H14. Cp = J/(mol.°C) * TOOLS x10
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Given :- 

Heat absorbed (q) = 1697 J 

Mass of hexane (m) = 39.9 g 

Change in temperature (∆T) = 18.8 °C 

To calculate :- 

Molar heat capacity of hexane (Cp)

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