Thermodynamic process: freezing

In summary, the problem involves a 0.350 kg sample placed in a cooling apparatus that removes energy as heat at a constant rate. The temperature versus time graph shows that the sample freezes during the process. The specific heat of the sample in its initial liquid phase is 3260J/kg·K. The question asks for the sample's heat of fusion and specific heat in the frozen phase. Using the equations Q=mL and Q=mcdelta T, the heat of fusion is calculated to be 73.35 KJ/Kg and the specific heat in the frozen phase is 2445 J/Kg.K.
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Homework Statement



A 0.350 kg sample is placed in a cooling apparatus that removes energy as heat at a constant rate. The figure below gives the temperature T of the sample versus time t; the horizontal scale is set by Ts = 80.0 min. The sample freezes during the energy removal. The specific heat of the sample in its initial liquid phase is 3260J/kg·K. (a)What are the sample’s heat of fusion and (b) its specific heat in the frozen phase?

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Homework Equations


Q=mL
Q=mcdelta T
P=Q/t

The Attempt at a Solution

:[/B]
constat rate: Q=c.m.delta T=3260x0.35x30=34230 J
P=q/t=34230/(40x60)=14.2625 W
a) q=ml (negative since itis a solidification)
but q=pt=14.2625x30x60=2567.2=mL====> L=2567.2/0.35=73350 J/Kg = 73.35 KJ/Kg
b) q=cxmxdeltaT but Q=pt=14.2625x20x60=17115J ====> c=17115/(mx delta T)= 17115/(0.35x20)=2445 J/Kg.K
I want only to check myanswerif correct
 
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What is the question you have to answer?
 
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DrClaude said:
What is the question you have to answer?
What are (a) the sample’s heat of fusion and (b) its specific heat in the frozen phase?
Sorry, I thought I copied it with the question
 
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Looks ok. (Although I do not like the lack of units in the intermediate steps of the calculations :smile:)
 

What is a thermodynamic process?

A thermodynamic process is a physical change in a system that involves the transfer of energy between the system and its surroundings. It can occur when a system is heated, cooled, compressed, or expanded.

What is freezing?

Freezing is a thermodynamic process in which a substance changes from a liquid state to a solid state due to a decrease in temperature. It is the opposite of melting, which is a process where a substance changes from a solid state to a liquid state.

What happens to the energy during the freezing process?

During the freezing process, energy is removed from the system in the form of heat. This causes the particles in the substance to slow down and form a more organized and rigid structure, resulting in the substance transitioning from a liquid to a solid state.

What factors can affect the freezing process?

The freezing process can be affected by several factors, such as the initial temperature of the substance, the pressure, and the presence of impurities. These factors can impact the freezing point of a substance and the rate at which it freezes.

What is the importance of understanding thermodynamic processes like freezing?

Understanding thermodynamic processes, such as freezing, is crucial in fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering. It allows scientists to predict and control the behavior of substances under different conditions and develop new technologies and materials.

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