The molar heat capacity of water at constant pressure, C, is 75 J K-1 mol-1. When 1.0 kJ of heat is supplied to 100 g of water which is free to expand, the increase in temperature of water is
- 1.2 K
- 2.4 K
- 4.8 K
- 6.6 K
Answer
(2) 2.4 K
Solution
Moles of water: n = 10018 = 5.56 mol
At constant pressure: q = n Cp T
⇒ T = qn Cp = 1000 J5.56 mol 75 J K-1 mol-1
⇒ T = 1000416.7 = 2.4 K
Answer: (2)