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Energy (kJ) ?
Energy (kcal) 295
Protein 16 g
Carbohydrate 31 g
Fat 12 g
Fibre 2 g
Sodium 1.5 g
A particular concern
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among children. Age 2-10 Age 2-15 Age 11-15
Q = mcT
Q = energy given out by burning food (J)
m = mass of water heated by burning food (g)
c = specific heat capacity of water = 4.18 Jg-1°C-1
T = change in temperature of the water (°C)
Why is this?
Is burning a fuel
endothermic or exothermic?
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H C C O H C C C O
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Ethanol Propanol
C2H5OH C3H7OH
cooking: ethanol