Calculating Heat of Fusion of Ice from Data

In summary, the conversation discusses a problem where a piece of ice at -10°C is heated to -1°C using a certain amount of energy, and then 20 times more energy is needed to turn the ice into water. The specific heat of ice is mentioned to be half of that of water, and using this information, the goal is to determine the heat of fusion of ice. An attempt at a solution is made using the equations Q=mct and Q=mL, but is found to be incorrect. Instead, the correct equation is 20Q = m*2.1*1 + mL.
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Homework Statement



A piece of ice at-10 centigrade is heated to -1 C using a certain quantity of energy. Then another 20 times as much energy is necessary to finally obtain water. Using that the specific heat of ice is half of the specific heat of 4.2 kJ/(kg oC) of water, determine the heat of fusion of ice from the above measurement data.


Homework Equations


Q=mct
Q=mL


The Attempt at a Solution


Assuming heat to be Q
and mass m

Q=mct
Q=m x 2.1 x 9

and also

20Q = m x 2.1 x 1
Equating
m x 2.1 x 9 x 20 = m x 2.1 x 1

(This is wrong since Fusion of ice didnt come into picture... so any help appreciated)
(Also this is not a homework question... just one which I saw in some book )
 
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The problem says 20 much more energy is required to get WATER. So your second equation:

20Q = m*2.1*1 is wrong, it's supposed to be:

20Q = m*2.1*1 + mL

-Tusike
 
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Thanks a lot Tusike .
 

Related to Calculating Heat of Fusion of Ice from Data

1. How do you calculate the heat of fusion of ice from data?

To calculate the heat of fusion of ice from data, you will need to use the formula Q = m * Lf, where Q is the heat of fusion, m is the mass of ice, and Lf is the specific heat of fusion of ice. You will also need to know the initial and final temperatures of the ice, as well as the specific heat capacity of water.

2. What is the specific heat of fusion of ice?

The specific heat of fusion of ice is the amount of heat required to change one gram of ice from solid to liquid at its melting point. It is typically expressed in units of joules per gram (J/g).

3. How do you determine the mass of ice used in the calculation?

The mass of ice can be determined by measuring the initial and final masses of the ice and subtracting the initial mass from the final mass. It is important to make sure that the mass is measured in the same units as the specific heat of fusion.

4. What is the purpose of calculating the heat of fusion of ice?

The heat of fusion of ice is an important value in thermodynamics and is used to calculate the energy required for a substance to change from a solid to a liquid state. It is also used in various industries, such as food preservation and refrigeration, to determine the amount of energy needed to melt ice and keep substances cold.

5. How does the heat of fusion of ice differ from the heat of vaporization of water?

The heat of fusion of ice is the amount of energy required to change ice from a solid to a liquid state, while the heat of vaporization of water is the amount of energy required to change water from a liquid to a gaseous state. The heat of vaporization is typically much higher than the heat of fusion, as it requires more energy to break the bonds between water molecules in the liquid state.

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