The bomb calorimeter in Exercise 97 is filled with 987 g of water. The initial temperature of the calorimeter con- tents is 23.32°C. A 1.056-g sample of benzoic acid (AEcomb = -26.42 kJ/g) is combusted in the calorimeter. What is the final temperature of the calorimeter contents?

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Exercise 97 has a heat capacity of 6.66 KJ/ degree C. 

The bomb calorimeter in Exercise 97 is filled with 987 g
of water. The initial temperature of the calorimeter con-
tents is 23.32°C. A 1.056-g sample of benzoic acid
(AEcomb = -26.42 kJ/g) is combusted in the calorimeter.
What is the final temperature of the calorimeter
contents?
Transcribed Image Text:The bomb calorimeter in Exercise 97 is filled with 987 g of water. The initial temperature of the calorimeter con- tents is 23.32°C. A 1.056-g sample of benzoic acid (AEcomb = -26.42 kJ/g) is combusted in the calorimeter. What is the final temperature of the calorimeter contents?
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