Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation for calculating the amount of heat released is:
q = mcΔT
where:
q = heat released (in joules)
m = mass of the substance (in grams)
c = specific heat capacity (in J/g·°C)
ΔT = change in temperature (in degrees Celsius)
Given:
m = 30 g
ΔT = 96°C - 25°C = 71°C
c = 4.184 J/g·°C (for water)
so
q = (30 g)(4.184 J/g·°C)(71°C) = 8.91*71 = 635.11 J
Therefore, 635.11 J of heat is released when 30g of water cools down from 96 degree celsius to 25 degree celsius
Note that this calculation is valid only if the process is adiabatic or no heat is exchanged with the environment.