Problem: When 2112 J of heat energy is added to 45.8 g of ethanol. C2H6O, the temperature increase by 18.8°C. Calculate the molar heat capacity of C2H6O.

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When 2112 J of heat energy is added to 45.8 g of ethanol. C2H6O, the temperature increase by 18.8°C. Calculate the molar heat capacity of C2H6O.

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