A 0.25 g sample of a pretzel is burned. The heat it gives off is used to heat 50. g of water from 18 °C to 42 °C. What is the energy value of the pretzel, in kcal/g?

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Transcribed Image Text:nge for water (6 - 5) 10. Heat gained by water (Show calculations.) 11. Heat (cal) given off by burning of food sample 12. Heat (kcal) given off by burning of food sample 13. Mass of food undergoing combustion (4–7) 14. Energy value (kcal/g) of food sample (Show calculations.) Questions and Problems Q6 A 0.25 g sample of a pretzel is burned. The heat it gives off is used to heat 50. g of water from 18 °C to 42 °C. What is the energy value of the pretzel, in kcal/g?
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