The enthalpy of fusion for Lauric acid (C12H24O2) is 32.86 kJ/mol and enthalpy of vaporization is 63.82 kJ/mol. The melting point is 43.2°C. How much heat is absorbed to raise the temperature of a 0.650g sample from 22.0°C to 56.3°C? The heat capacity of the solid is 2.15 J/g°C and the heat capacity of the liquid is 3.62 J/g°C.

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The enthalpy of fusion for Lauric acid (C12H24O2) is 32.86 kJ/mol and enthalpy of vaporization is 63.82 kJ/mol. The melting point is 43.2°C. How much heat is absorbed to raise the temperature of a 0.650g sample from 22.0°C to 56.3°C? The heat capacity of the solid is 2.15 J/g°C and the heat capacity of the liquid is 3.62 J/g°C.

 

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