What Are the Units of Mass and Heat Quantity in Thermochemistry?

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The discussion revolves around the units of mass and heat quantity in the context of a thermochemistry equation related to the quantity of heat. Participants explore the application of this equation to a specific scenario involving temperature change in a solution.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks clarification on the appropriate units for mass and heat quantity in the equation for heat transfer.
  • Another participant points out that milliliters (ml) and liters are units of volume, not mass.
  • A participant calculates the liberated heat using specific values and arrives at a result of 1295.8 J or 1.2958 kJ, but questions the discrepancy with a book answer of 1295.8 kJ.
  • There is a mention of 123 cBTU, but its relevance is unclear.
  • One participant expresses confusion regarding another's response and the calculations presented.
  • A later reply confirms the calculation of 1298 Joules or 1.298 kJ, while stating that 1298 kJ is incorrect, indicating a potential misunderstanding of the units involved.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the correct answer to the heat calculation, and there is disagreement regarding the interpretation of the units involved.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved issues regarding the assumptions made in the calculations, particularly concerning the units of mass and energy, as well as the specific heat used in the equation.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to students studying thermochemistry, particularly those grappling with unit conversions and heat transfer calculations.

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hi for u all

i want to ask a question in a thermochemistry about the law of

quantity of heat = mass . specefic heat . change in temp

firstly . i want to know the units of (mass ) and (heat quantity) in this law
(gm , ml , liter)...(joules,kj)
Q: on adding 50 ml of diluted base on 50 ml of diluted acid in isolated cal. the temp. of the solution rises from 18.2 to 21.3 degree
calculate the liberated heat

thanks ...i wish u answer me quickly ...

bye
 
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ph_lover3294 said:
i want to know the units of (mass ) and (heat quantity) in this law (gm , ml , liter)...(joules,kj)

ml and liter are not units of mass, but units of volume.

Exact units used don't matter. You need to use units of mass, units of temperature and specific heat that is expressed using these units and units of energy that you want your answer to be in.
 
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thank u for your answer

but i want to know the answer of the above question
please

i answered it ...

liberated heat=100 x 4.18 x (21.3-18.2)=1295.8 j =1.2958 kj
but the answer of the book was ..1295.8 kj
so i don't know the right answer

thanks
 
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123 cBTU.
 


i m sorry ..i didn't understand your answer ..
 


You have edited your post while I was composing mine, I have not seen your answer.

1298 Joules or 1.298 kJ it is (assuming data you have listed is correct). 1298 kJ is wrong.
 

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