Answer: -2438.1 J and the energy is released.
Explanation:
The amount of heat can be calculated from the relation: Q = mCΔT,
- Q is the amount of heat released or absorbed by the system.
- m is the mass of the substance (Cu) (m = 150.0 g).
- C is the specific heat capacity (C for Cu = 0.387 J/gC).
- ΔT is the temperature difference (ΔT = 21.0 - 63.0 = -42.0 °C)
- Q = (150 x 0.387 x -42) = -2438.1 J.
- The energy here is released