How to Create a T vs Q Diagram for Carbon Dioxide?

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To create a T vs Q diagram for carbon dioxide, it's essential to understand that CO2 sublimates at -78.5°C, transitioning directly from solid to vapor without a liquid phase. The diagram should encompass a temperature range from -125°C to -25°C, illustrating the heat required to change the state of CO2. The latent heat of sublimation is 573,100 J/kg, which is crucial for calculating the heat involved in the phase change. The discussion highlights the initial confusion about constructing a T vs Q diagram, but the user ultimately found a helpful resource for similar projects. This information is vital for anyone studying the thermodynamic properties of carbon dioxide.
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an interesting substance. It has no liquid phase at normal pressure; it sublimates rather than melts, going directly from the solid form (dry ice) to a vapor. This sublimation occurs at -78.5°C with a latent heat of sublimation (similar to a heat of vaporization) of 573,100 J/kg. Draw the phase diagram (T vs. Q) for a 1kg sample of carbon dioxide that covers the temperature range from -125°C to -25°C.

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I've seen T vs P diagrams, and P vs V diagrams, but I have no idea how to construct a T vs Q diagram. I have to work off of the fact that Q in this case refers to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. Help please?
 
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