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2.460 is the specific heat of ethyl alcohol in J/gC, so I will find joules and then convert to calories.

q(joules) = mass*specific heat*change in temp.

q = (13 g alcohol )(2.460 J/gC)(23 C - 11 C)

= 383.76 joules (1 calorie/4.184 joules)

= 92 calories

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