Calculating Final Temperature of Ice-Water Mixture: Grade 10 Physics Question

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The discussion revolves around a Grade 10 physics problem involving the calculation of the final temperature of an ice-water mixture. The scenario presents 100g of ice being added to 2400g of water at an initial temperature of 10°C.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the principles of heat transfer, questioning how to find the change in temperature (ΔT) for both the ice and the water. Some participants suggest assuming the initial temperature of the ice is 0°C and propose setting up equations based on heat gained and lost. Others express confusion about the values used in a proposed formula and question the correctness of the approach.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods to set up the heat transfer equations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the assumptions and setup of the problem, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or final temperature.

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Participants are working under the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the information available for solving the problem. There is also uncertainty regarding the values and variables used in the calculations presented.

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I'm somewhat stumped on this question from my son who's in Grade 10 Physics.

Question:

You put 100g of ice into a glass of 2400g of water at 10C.
What is the final temperature of the water?

Hmmm. Sounds simple,

BUT,

I know,
Q= m(delta)H(fus)

where (delta)H(fus)= 333J/g for water

and

Q=mc(delta)T

where m=mass(g),
c=specific heat of water = 4.18J/gC

BUT we need to find the (delta)T from Tintial to Tfinal.

Where do I start? Or am I missing something here?
 
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What is the initial temperature of the ice? Let's assume 0°C.

Call the final equilibrium temperature T. The ice will melt then heat up (as water) and the water will cool until the final temperature of everything is T.

The heat needed to raise the temperature of the ice (m) to T is:
Qice = mH + mcΔT = mH + mc(T-0)

The heat given off by the water (M) in cooling to T is:
Qwater = McΔT = Mc(10-T)

These heats must be equal. Set up the equation and solve for T.
 
Is this not easier...

from Q=mc(delta)T

Tf=Ti-Q/mc

so...

10C-33330Jg/250gx4.18/JC
=6.81C

?
 
smook said:
Is this not easier...

from Q=mc(delta)T

Tf=Ti-Q/mc

so...

10C-33330Jg/250gx4.18/JC
=6.81C

?
It may be easier, but is it correct? :smile: I don't really understand what you're doing. What is Q? What is m? Where did you get these values?
 

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