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CHM 101 Thermochemistry II Objective Question
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What is a calorie defined as?
Options
A The amount of energy required to melt 1 g of ice
B The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of water from 14.5°C to 15.5°C
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C The energy released by burning 1 g of sugar
D 1000 Joules
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A calorie is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of water from 14.5°C to 15.5°C. 1 cal = 4.184 J.

Hint

The notes provide this definition.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Thermochemistry II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 778 of 1872
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