The specific heat of a certain type of cooking oil is 1.75 J / (g⋅°C).1.75 J / (g⋅°C). How much heat energy is needed to raise the temperature of 2.34 kg2.34 kg of this oil from 23 °C23 °C to 191 °C?191 °C?

Heat energy required = 687.96 kJ

Explanation:

Heat energy required, H = mCΔT.

Mass of cooking oil, m = 2.34 kg = 2340 g

Specific heat of cooking oil, C = 1.75 J / (g⋅°C)

Initial temperature = 23 °C

Final temperature = 191 °C

Change in temperature, ΔT = 191 - 23 = 168 °C

Substituting values

H = mCΔT

H = 2340 x 1.75 x 168 = 687960 J = 687.96 kJ

Heat energy required = 687.96 kJ