AP Chemistryeasymcq1 pt
A 5.00 g piece of copper (c = 0.385 J/g·°C) cools from 80.0 °C to 30.0 °C. How much heat does it release?
A.96.3 J
B.192 J
C.963 J
D.48.1 J
Explanation
Core Concept
q = mcΔT = 5.00 × 0.385 × (30.0 − 80.0) = −96.3 J; the released heat is 96.3 J.
Correct Answer
A96.3 J
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