Chapter 3, Problem 97E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The amount of heat (in kilojoules) required to heat $56\text{L}$ of water from $85°\text{F}$ to $212°\text{F}$ is to be determined.

Concept Introduction: When a substance absorbs heat $q$, the temperature change for this substance is directely proportional to the heat absorbed and expressed as follows:

$q=mC\Delta T$

Here, $C$ is the heat capacity of the substance, $\Delta T$ is the temperature change and $m$ is the mass of the substance.