A chemical reaction releases 58,500 J of heat into 150 g of water. Assuming no heat is lost to the surroundings, what is the temperature increase of the water? (Sp. heat of H2O = 4.18 J/g•°C)

A chemical reaction releases 58,500 J of heat into 150 g of water. Assuming no heat is lost to the surroundings, what is the temperature increase of the water? (Sp. heat of H2O = 4.18 J/g•°C)




a. 36.1°C
b. 93.2°C
c. 20.2°C
d. 106.4°C
e. 0.03°C




Answer: B