A 1.05 gram sodium is burned in a constant-volume calorimeter that has a heat capacity of 1550 J/°C. The calorimeter contains 400 grams of water and the temperature rose by 1.5°c. Calculate the heat given off by the burning of the sodium metal in kJ/mol.

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A 1.05 gram sodium is burned in a constant-volume calorimeter that has a heat capacity of
1550 J/°C. The calorimeter contains 400 grams of water and the temperature rose by 1.5°c.
Calculate the heat given off by the burning of the sodium metal in kJ/mol.
Transcribed Image Text:A 1.05 gram sodium is burned in a constant-volume calorimeter that has a heat capacity of 1550 J/°C. The calorimeter contains 400 grams of water and the temperature rose by 1.5°c. Calculate the heat given off by the burning of the sodium metal in kJ/mol.
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