A bomb calorimeter has a heat capacity of 25.6 kJ/°C.How much will the temperature of the calorimeter rise if it absorbs 455 kJ of heat energy?

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Q = mcΔT, where Q is the energy absorbed, m is the mass, c is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature.
In this case, since the calorimeter's heat capacity is given, we can use:
Q = CΔT, where C is the heat capacity and ΔT is the change in temperature.
Rearranging the equation, we get:
ΔT = Q / C = 455 kJ / 25.6 kJ/°C = 17.8 °C

A Bomb Calorimeter Has a Heat Capacity of 25