States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
Calculate the amount of energy that is released when 450 grams of water cools from 80oC to 45oC.
The amount of heat absorbed (or released) by fixed amount of a substance to change its temperature by 1oC is known as the specific heat capacity of that particular substance.
Given data:
Mass (m) of water is 450 g.
Initial temperature (Ti) of water is 80oC.
Final temperature (Tf) of water is 45oC.
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