Deriving Specific Heat Equations

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The discussion focuses on deriving specific heat equations related to a calorimetry problem involving water, a calorimeter, and ice. The equations to be derived include one for calculating specific heat (c) and another for the heat of fusion (L). The poster expresses urgency in completing the homework by a deadline and seeks assistance, emphasizing that any help, regardless of completeness, would be appreciated. The context includes variables such as initial and equilibrium temperatures, masses of the substances involved, and their specific heats. The request highlights a need for clarity in understanding these thermodynamic concepts.
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Homework Statement



Derive the Following Equations:
c = [(m_w*c_w + m_c*c_al) (T_e - T_i)] / m_s*(T_s - T_e)
and
L = (m_w*c_w + m_c*c_al) * (T_i - T_e) - m_I*c_w * [(T_e- T_m)/m_I]

Homework Equations



T_i - initial temp of water and calorimeter
T_m - melting temp of ice
T_e - equilibrium temp of system
m_w- mass of water
m_c - mass of calorimeter
m_I - mass of ice
c_w - specific heat of water
c_al - specifical heat of aluminum
L - unknown heat of fusion


The Attempt at a Solution



...trying to receive help from my teacher's assistant, but not being able to do so :[

Any attempts at either equations, wrong or right, will be fully appreciated.:smile:
 
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PLEASE ANY kind of help, even if it's not completed, would be REALLY appreciated :)

...I need this done in by 3pm today...
 
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