SUMMARY
The heat change (ΔHrxn) for the phase transition of 80.7 g of liquid water at 5.00 °C to solid water at -5.00 °C is calculated using specific heat capacities and the enthalpy of fusion. The specific heat of liquid water is 4.184 J/(g·K) and for solid water is 2.09 J/(g·K). The enthalpy of fusion (ΔHfus) for water is 6.02 kJ/mol. The total heat change is determined to be -29,500 J, correcting for sign conventions during the cooling and phase change processes.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of specific heat capacity (c) for both liquid and solid states of water.
- Knowledge of the enthalpy of fusion (ΔHfus) for phase changes.
- Ability to perform calculations involving mass, temperature change (Δt), and moles.
- Familiarity with thermodynamic sign conventions for heat transfer.
NEXT STEPS
- Study the calculation of heat changes during phase transitions using specific heat and enthalpy values.
- Learn about thermodynamic principles related to heat transfer and sign conventions.
- Explore the concept of molar mass and its application in thermodynamic calculations.
- Investigate other phase change calculations, such as vaporization and sublimation of water.
USEFUL FOR
Chemistry students, educators, and professionals involved in thermodynamics, particularly those focusing on phase transitions and heat calculations in water.