Specific latent heat and heat capacity

In summary, the problem involves adding 0.1kg of ice to 330g of lemonade at an initial temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, resulting in the complete melting of the ice. Using the given specific latent heat of fusion for ice and specific heat capacity for lemonade, the final temperature of the lemonade can be calculated to be 3.80 degrees Celsius.
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Homework Statement



0.1kg of ice was added to a lemonade of mass 330g at an initial temperature of 28 degree celcius and it completely melted. Considering only the lemonade and ice cubes, calculate the final temperature of the lemonade.

Given: specific latent heat of fusion of ice= 336000 J/kg
specific heat capacity of lemonade= 4200 J/kg


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



total energy loss by ice cubes= 0.1kg * 336,000J
=33,600J

heat capacity of 330g of lemonade=0.33kg * 4200 J/kg
= 1,386J

Total temperature fall by lemonade=33,600J / 1,386J
=24.24242424

Final temperature=Initial temperature - fall in temperature
= 28-24.242424
= 3.80 degree celcius (3 s.f.)
 
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What is specific latent heat?

Specific latent heat is the amount of heat energy required to change the state of one kilogram of a substance without changing its temperature. It is a measure of the energy needed to break or form the intermolecular bonds between particles during a change of state, such as melting or vaporization.

How is specific latent heat different from heat capacity?

Specific latent heat and heat capacity are both measures of a substance's ability to store heat energy. However, specific latent heat only applies to changes of state, while heat capacity applies to changes in temperature. Additionally, specific latent heat is usually much larger than heat capacity, as it takes more energy to change the state of a substance than to change its temperature.

What factors affect the specific latent heat of a substance?

The specific latent heat of a substance depends on the strength of its intermolecular bonds and the temperature at which the change of state occurs. Generally, substances with stronger intermolecular bonds will have a higher specific latent heat, as more energy is required to break those bonds during a change of state.

How is specific latent heat measured?

Specific latent heat is typically measured through experiments in which the amount of energy needed to change the state of a known mass of a substance is determined. This can be done using calorimetry, where the change in temperature of a known mass of a substance is measured as heat energy is added or removed.

Why is understanding specific latent heat important?

Understanding specific latent heat is important in many practical applications, such as in the design of heating and cooling systems. It also helps explain the behavior of substances during changes of state, and is essential in fields such as thermodynamics and materials science.

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