175g of water was heated from 15 degrees Celsius to 88 degrees Celsius. How many kilocalories were absorbed by the water?

The specific heat capacity of water is 1 calorie/gram °C. To calculate the calories absorbed, first find the temperature change (88 - 15 = 73°C). Then, use the formula: Q = m * c * ΔT, where Q is the heat absorbed, m is the mass of water (175g), c is the specific heat capacity of water, and ΔT is the temperature change. Therefore Q = 175g * 1 cal/g°C * 73°C = 12775 calories. To convert to kilocalories, divide by 1000: 12775 calories = 12.775 kilocalories.