Problem: Be sure to answer all parts.A 0.1775-g sample of solid magnesium is burned in a constant-volume bomb calorimeter that has a heat capacity of 3024 J/°C. The temperature Increases by 1.452°C. (a) Calculate the heat given off by the burning Mg in kJ/g. (b) Calculate the heat given off by the burning Mg in kJ/mol. 

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A 0.1775-g sample of solid magnesium is burned in a constant-volume bomb calorimeter that has a heat capacity of 3024 J/°C. The temperature Increases by 1.452°C. 

(a) Calculate the heat given off by the burning Mg in kJ/g. 

(b) Calculate the heat given off by the burning Mg in kJ/mol. 

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