Diethyl ether, used as a solvent for extraction of organic compounds from aqueous solutions, has a high vapor pressure which makes it a potential fire hazard in laboratories in which it is used. How much energy is released when 100.0 g is cooled from 53.0°C to 10.0°C?
boiling point34.5°C
heat of vaporization351 J/g
specific heat capacity, (CH3)2O(l)3.74 J/(g·K)
specific heat capacity, (CH3)2O(g)2.35 J/(g·K)