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The discussion focuses on calculating the heat required for a reaction using the formula Q = m_w * c_w * deltaT + m_w * L_f + m_w * c_i * deltaT. The user calculates Q for a mass of 2000g, incorporating specific heat capacities and latent heat values. The final result of 209100J does not match the provided answer choices, which are in kilocalories (kcal). Participants emphasize the importance of unit conversions and accuracy in calculations to avoid discrepancies.

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Heat that needed(q10)

For this question:
http://tinyurl.com/2leprw

Followed is my working

Q=m_w*c_w*deltaT + m_w*L_f + m_w*c_i*deltaT
=m_w[
c_w*deltaT +
L_f +
c_i*deltaT
]
=2*(10^3)g [
1 cal/(g*celsius) * 20 celsius +
(3.33*(10^5)*0.2389/1000)calories/g +
0.5 cal/(g*celsius) * 10 celsius
]
=209100J

And this is not one of the choices...
Can anybody kindly pointed out what is my mistake?
 
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Well the choice of answers are in kcal rather than J.

Q=m_w*c_w*deltaT + m_w*L_f + m_w*c_i*deltaT

is correct. M = 2000 g (2 kg) so

Q = 2000 g ( c_w*c_w*deltaT + L_f + c_i*deltaT)

= 2000 g ( 1 cal/(g-°C) * 20°C + 79.7 cal/g + 0.5 (cal/g°C) * 10°C)

Be careful with conversions, and please show units.
 
Using the values you've given even I don't get an answer that's on the sheet.
 

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