Answer:
669.48 kJ
Explanation:
According to the question, we are required to determine the heat change involved.
We know that, heat change is given by the formula;
Heat change = Mass × change in temperature × Specific heat
In this case;
Change in temperature = Final temp - initial temp
= 99.7°C - 20°C
= 79.7° C
Mass of water is 2000 g ( 2000 mL × 1 g/mL)
Specific heat of water is 4.2 J/g°C
Therefore;
Heat change = 2000 g × 79.7 °C × 4.2 J/g°C
= 669,480 joules
But, 1 kJ = 1000 J
Therefore, heat change is 669.48 kJ
