Topic: Specific heat homework question (2nd week in AP Chem so currently reviewing...) (Read 1440 times)

troyquach · « **on:** September 05, 2019, 08:53:29 PM »

We are reviewing specific heat in my AP Chem class right now and I am stuck on this question. Thanks guys! This is also my first post here so sorry if I screw anything up...

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billnotgatez · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2019, 09:31:36 PM »

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troyquach · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2019, 09:37:55 PM »

I may just have figured it out... sorry for the inconvenience

Vidya · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2019, 01:41:23 AM »

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specific heat in my AP Chem class

Generally students do error with the sign
q lost ( exothermic ) should be negative
q gained (endothermic) should be positive
q (gained)= -q (lost)

sjb · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2019, 03:36:17 AM »

Quote from: troyquach on September 05, 2019, 09:37:55 PM

I may just have figured it out... sorry for the inconvenience

In that case, it's always useful to post as well to help others

Topic: Specific heat homework question (2nd week in AP Chem so currently reviewing...) (Read 1440 times)

troyquach

Specific heat homework question (2nd week in AP Chem so currently reviewing...)

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troyquach

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Vidya

General error Specific heat homework question (AP chemistry)

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