How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 85.0 grams of water by 15.0 °C?

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The formula for calculating heat is:

q = m * c * ΔT

where q is the heat absorbed or released, m is the mass of the substance, c is the specific heat capacity of the substance, and ΔT is the change in temperature.

For water, the specific heat capacity is 4.184 J/g·°C.

Plugging in the values given in the problem, we get:

q = (85.0 g) * (4.184 J/g·°C) * (15.0 °C)
q = 5,330 J

Therefore, the answer is D - 5,330 J.

How Much Heat Is Required to Raise the Temperature of 85.0