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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Calculating Heat Energy Required to Boil Water

Easy General Chemistry Thermodynamics And Thermochemistry

Consider a closed system where 100 grams of water at 25°C is heated until it reaches its boiling point of 100°C. The specific heat capacity of water is approximately 4.18 J/g°C. How much heat energy is required to raise the temperature of the water to its boiling point?

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