80 g of lead into 80 g of water boiling at 100 degrees

In summary, when 80 g of lead is added to 80 g of boiling water at 100 degrees, the lead will sink to the bottom and slightly decrease the temperature of the water. Lead is not soluble in water and will not dissolve. The addition of lead will not significantly affect the boiling point of the water. It is not safe to add lead to boiling water as it is a toxic substance. Lead and water do not form a solution, as lead is insoluble in water.
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If I were to put about 80 g of lead into 80 g of water boiling at 100 degrees, after about 5 minutes, would the lead attain approximately 100 degrees or would it be significanty less?
 
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the heat capacity of lead is 129J/(kgK) and water is about 4187J/(kgK), which is more that 30 times, if we assume the no heat loss in the system, also assume the initial temperature of lead is 20C(room temperature),yes, the lead will be 95+ degree C, very close to 100
 

1. What happens when you add 80 g of lead into 80 g of water boiling at 100 degrees?

When you add 80 g of lead into 80 g of water boiling at 100 degrees, the lead will sink to the bottom of the water due to its higher density. It will also cause the temperature of the water to decrease slightly as it absorbs the heat from the boiling water.

2. Will the lead dissolve in the boiling water?

No, lead is not soluble in water. It will remain in its solid form and will not dissolve.

3. How does the addition of lead affect the boiling point of the water?

The addition of lead will not significantly affect the boiling point of the water. The boiling point of water is primarily determined by its atmospheric pressure, not the presence of other substances.

4. Is it safe to add lead to boiling water?

No, it is not safe to add lead to boiling water. Lead is a toxic substance and should not be ingested or exposed to high temperatures. It is important to handle lead with caution and to dispose of it properly.

5. Can lead and water form a solution?

No, lead and water do not form a solution. Lead is insoluble in water and will remain in its solid form when mixed with water.

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