SOLUTION: I have a question that I need some help on. I really appriciate any help!! 175g of water was heated from 15 degrees to 88 degrees celsius. How many kilocalories were absorbed b

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Question 106093: I have a question that I need some help on. I really appriciate any help!!
175g of water was heated from 15 degrees to 88 degrees celsius. How many kilocalories were absorbed by the water?

I am not even sure on how to set it up. Thanks so much.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
specific heat of water is 1 cal/g°C

heat=mass X temperature change X specific heat

answer will be in calories, remember to convert to kcal