How many kg of ice must be dropped to make Tf= 22.7C?

In summary, to reach a final temperature of 22.7 °C, 375160 kg of ice must be dropped into water at a temperature of -19.6 °C.
  • #1
madison222s
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Homework Statement


An insulated beaker with neglible mass contains .3kg of water at a temp of 78.6 C. How many kg of ice at -19.6 C must be dropped into the water to make Tf= 22.7C?
Specific heat for water= 4190 J/kgK
specific heat for ice= 2100 J/kgK
heat of fusion for water= 334kJ/kg

Homework Equations


Q=mc(Tf-Ti)
Q=mL

The Attempt at a Solution


Q1 = bring ice to 0 C
  • Q=micec(Tf-Ti)
  • Q=mice(2100 J/kgK)(0-19.6)
  • Q= 41160mice
Q2 = melt ice (phase change)
  • Q=mL
  • Q=mice(334000 J/kg)
Q3= cool down water
  • Q=mwaterc(Tf-Ti)
  • Q=(.3kg)(4190 J/kgK)(22.7 - 78.6)
  • Q=-70266.9 J
Q1+Q2+Q3=0
41160mice + 334000mice + (-70266.9)=0
375160mice= 70266.9
mice = .187kg

This answer isn't correct. What did I do wrong or what did I miss? I'm thinking maybe I missed another Q but I don't know what it could be.
 
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  • #2
madison222s said:

Homework Statement


An insulated beaker with neglible mass contains .3kg of water at a temp of 78.6 C. How many kg of ice at -19.6 C must be dropped into the water to make Tf= 22.7C?
Specific heat for water= 4190 J/kgK
specific heat for ice= 2100 J/kgK
heat of fusion for water= 334kJ/kg

Homework Equations


Q=mc(Tf-Ti)
Q=mL

The Attempt at a Solution


Q1 = bring ice to 0 C
  • Q=micec(Tf-Ti)
  • Q=mice(2100 J/kgK)(0-19.6)
  • Q= 41160mice
Q2 = melt ice (phase change)
  • Q=mL
  • Q=mice(334000 J/kg)
Q3= cool down water
  • Q=mwaterc(Tf-Ti)
  • Q=(.3kg)(4190 J/kgK)(22.7 - 78.6)
  • Q=-70266.9 J
Q1+Q2+Q3=0
41160mice + 334000mice + (-70266.9)=0
375160mice= 70266.9
mice = .187kg

This answer isn't correct. What did I do wrong or what did I miss? I'm thinking maybe I missed another Q but I don't know what it could be.
Remember, once the ice melts, the liquid from this mixes with the liquid already in the beaker.

The final temperature of 22.7 °C must be reached by all of the liquid in the beaker.
 
  • #3
SteamKing said:
Remember, once the ice melts, the liquid from this mixes with the liquid already in the beaker.

The final temperature of 22.7 °C must be reached by all of the liquid in the beaker.
Then would Q3 have to include both the masses?
 
  • #4
madison222s said:
Then would Q3 have to include both the masses?
Yep. You can't separate the melt water from the warm water already in the beaker when the ice was dropped in.
 
  • #5
SteamKing said:
Yep. You can't separate the melt water from the warm water already in the beaker when the ice was dropped in.
So then its
Q3=(mice+mwater)c(Tf-Ti)
=(.3kg + mice)(4190)(22.7-78.6)
=(.3kg + mice)(-234221)
= -70266.3 - 234221mice

And then add this Q3 to the others and set =0?
 
  • #6
madison222s said:
So then its
Q3=(mice+mwater)c(Tf-Ti)
=(.3kg + mice)(4190)(22.7-78.6)
=(.3kg + mice)(-234221)
= -70266.3 - 234221mice

And then add this Q3 to the others and set =0?
Be careful here.

The warm water in the beaker is being cooled from 78.6 °C to 22.7 °C.
The melt water is being warmed from 0 °C to 22.7 °C.

Your equations should reflect this.
 
  • #7
SteamKing said:
Be careful here.

The warm water in the beaker is being cooled from 78.6 °C to 22.7 °C.
The melt water is being warmed from 0 °C to 22.7 °C.

Your equations should reflect this.

So what I really need is 2 extra equations then?
 
  • #8
madison222s said:
So what I really need is 2 extra equations then?
No, nevermind. Just one. For the ice water. Q4= micecice(22.7-0)
 
  • #9
madison222s said:
No, nevermind. Just one. For the ice water. Q4= micecice(22.7-0)
Remember, the ice has already melted. cice should be cwater.
 
  • #10
SteamKing said:
Remember, the ice has already melted. cice should be cwater.
Oh of course. Ok I got it, thanks!
 

1. How do you calculate the amount of ice needed to achieve a specific temperature?

The amount of ice needed to achieve a specific temperature can be calculated using the formula: mass of ice (kg) x specific heat of ice (2.09 kJ/kg*K) x change in temperature (K) = heat required (kJ). Rearranging this formula, we can find the mass of ice needed by dividing the heat required by the specific heat of ice and the change in temperature.

2. What is the specific heat of ice?

The specific heat of ice is 2.09 kJ/kg*K. This means that it takes 2.09 kilojoules (kJ) of energy to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram (kg) of ice by 1 degree Kelvin (K).

3. How do you convert a change in temperature from Celsius to Kelvin?

To convert from Celsius (°C) to Kelvin (K), you simply need to add 273.15 to the temperature in degrees Celsius. For example, to convert 22.7°C to Kelvin, you would add 273.15 to get a temperature of 295.85K.

4. Is the specific heat of ice constant?

No, the specific heat of ice is not constant. It changes depending on the temperature and state (solid, liquid, or gas) of the substance. However, at temperatures close to 0°C, the specific heat of ice is relatively constant at 2.09 kJ/kg*K.

5. What are other factors that could affect the amount of ice needed to achieve a specific temperature?

Aside from the mass and specific heat of ice, other factors that could affect the amount of ice needed to achieve a specific temperature include the initial temperature and the surrounding environment. The initial temperature of the ice and the temperature of the surroundings can impact the rate at which the ice melts and the amount of heat required to reach the desired temperature.

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