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You place 2 beakers at 25 degree C on a hot plate

Beaker A = 100.0mL
Beaker B = 100.0mL
Each absorbs 15.0 Kj of heat.

A) What is the final temp of each liquid?
B) Why would one liquid be hotter than the other?

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Short discussion of two liquids thermal profile after being heated a specific amount.

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