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Calculate the heat energy required to vaporize 50g of water initially at 80ºCif ...

Calculate the heat energy required to vaporize 50g of water initially at 80ºC if the specific heat capacity of water is 4.23jg\(^{-1}\)k\(^{-1}\) (specific latent heat of vaporization of water is 2260jg\(^{-1}\)
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  • A 530000J
  • B 23200J
  • C 17200J
  • D 130000J
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
H = mc\(\bigtriangleup\theta\) + mL
H = ?
m = 50g, c = 4.23J/gk,L = 2260, \(\bigtriangleup\theta\) = 80ºC
H = 50 [4.23 x 80 + 2260]
= 129920 \(\approx\) 130,000J

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