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Question #119466

What substance can gain 40.0 KJ and only gain 25 C if 1.616 kg of the substance is present?

Expert's answer

Q = mct

C = Q/mt = 40×10³J/1.616kg×25°C = 990.1 J/kg×°C

It is the specific heat capacity of air.

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