The formula for calculating the energy absorbed by ice when it melts into water is Q = m * L, where Q is the energy absorbed, m is the mass of the ice, and L is the latent heat of fusion for water (334 kJ/kg).
The mass of the ice can be determined by weighing the ice using a scale or by using the density of ice (0.92 g/cm³) and the volume of the ice.
In order to calculate the energy absorbed by ice at a temperature other than its freezing point, the specific heat capacity of ice (2.09 J/g°C) and the change in temperature must also be taken into account in the formula Q = m * L + m * c * ΔT.
The energy absorbed by ice is typically calculated in joules (J). However, it can also be converted to other units such as calories (cal) or British Thermal Units (BTUs) using conversion factors.
No, the energy absorbed by ice can vary depending on the mass of the ice and the amount of heat energy applied to it. The latent heat of fusion for water is constant, but the final energy absorbed by the ice will depend on these variables.