How to compute the heat capacity of the bomb calorimeter

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A 2.05 g sample of palmitic acid (C16H32O2), a common constituent of fats, is burned in a bomb calorimeter. The temperature of the calorimeter increases by 31.6oC (Celsius). Given that the energy of combustion (?E) for palmitic is -39.2 kJ/g, calculate the heat capacity of the bomb calorimeter. Make sure you enter kJ/C for your unit behind the number.
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