The definition of a calorie is “the quantity of heat (q) that is needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 °C

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The definition of a calorie is “the quantity of heat (q) that is needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 °C

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The definition of a calorie is “the quantity of heat (q)
that is needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 °C
(measured at 15°C)”. From this definition, how much is a calorie
when expressed in SI units of energy (joules, J)?
justify your answer in max of 300 words.
At this temperature, the molar heat capacity of water is:
Cp,m water = 75.29 J.K-1.mol-1
pls type your answer
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