Question

Calculate the number of kilojoules of energy required to convert 50.0 grams of solid DMSO initially at a temperature of 19.0°C to gas at 250.0°C.

Answer 1

Answer:

20.79 kilojoules

Explanation:

Using Q = m×c×∆T

Where;

Q = Quantity of heat (J)

c = specific heat capacity of solid DMSO (1.80 J/g°C)

m = mass of DMSO

∆T = change in temperature

According to the provided information, m= 50g, initial temperature = 19.0°C, final temperature= 250.0°C

Q = m×c×∆T

Q = 50 × 1.80 × (250°C - 19°C)

Q = 90 × 231

Q = 20790 Joules

To convert Joules to kilojoules, we divide by 1000 i.e.

20790/1000

= 20.79 kilojoules

Hence, 20.79 kilojoules of energy is required to convert 50.0 grams of solid DMSO to gas.