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8 February, 09:54

A 2.5 g sample of french fries is placed in a calorimeter with 500.0 g of water at an initial temperature of 21 °C. After combustion of the french fries, the water has a temperature of 48 °C. What is the caloric value (kcal/g) of the french fries?

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  1. 8 February, 12:12
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    Q=m°C ΔT

    = (500g) x (1 cal/g. °C) x (48°C-21°C) = 13500 cal

    13500 cal / 1000 = 13.5 kcal

    "What is the caloric value (kcal/g) of the french fries?"

    13.5 kcal / 2.5 g = 5.4 kcal/g
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