Calorimetry A thirsty nurse cools a 2.40 L

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The discussion revolves around a calorimetry problem involving a nurse cooling a 2.40 L bottle of soft drink by adding ice and using an aluminum mug. The key equations used include heat transfer calculations for the ice, soft drink, and mug, with specific heat capacities and latent heat values provided. The user initially struggles with the calculations but ultimately concludes that the final temperature of the system is 15.1 degrees Celsius. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly applying the principles of heat transfer and ensuring all components are accounted for in the calculations. The final result indicates successful problem-solving despite initial confusion.
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Homework Statement



A thirsty nurse cools a 2.40 L bottle of a soft drink (mostly water) by pouring it into a large aluminum mug of mass 0.250 kg and adding 0.123 kg of ice initially at -15.5 degree celsius . If the soft drink and mug are initially at 20.2 degree celsius, what is the final temperature of the system, assuming no heat losses?

Homework Equations



Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4+Q5=0
Q=Mc(change in T)
Q=ML
C ice= 2010 (given)
C water = 4190 (given)
C Al= 904
L = 3.34*10^5 (given)
M drink = Density *Volume = (1000)(.0024)=2.4

The Attempt at a Solution



Q1=M ice (C ice) (Temp) = .123(2010)(0--15.5) = 3832
Q2=M ice (L) = .123 (3.34*10^5) = 41082
Q3=M ice (C water) (Temp) = .123 (4190)(T-0) = 515.4 (T)
Q4=M drink (C water) (Temp) = 2.4 (4190) (T-20.2) = 10056 (T-20.2)
Q5=M Al (C Al) (Temp) = .25(904)(T-20.2) = 226 (T-20.2)

(3832)+(41082)+515.4 (T) + 10056 (T-20.2) + 226 (T-20.2) = 0

I keep getting the wrong answer. I think I am missing a Q or misinterpreting one of them
 
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never mind I was right 15.1 is the final temp
 
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