Calculating Final Temperature of Ice-Water Mixture: Grade 10 Physics Question

In summary, the conversation revolves around finding the final temperature of a glass of water after adding 100g of ice at 0°C. The initial temperature of the water is 10°C and the specific heat of water is 4.18J/g°C. The conversation discusses using equations such as Q= mcΔT and Q= mΔH to find the final temperature, along with the assumption that the final temperature will be the same for both the ice and water. One person suggests solving for T using Q= mcΔT, while the other questions the validity of this method.
  • #1
smook
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I'm somewhat stumped on this question from my son who's in Grade 10 Physics.

Question:

You put 100g of ice into a glass of 2400g of water at 10C.
What is the final temperature of the water?

Hmmm. Sounds simple,

BUT,

I know,
Q= m(delta)H(fus)

where (delta)H(fus)= 333J/g for water

and

Q=mc(delta)T

where m=mass(g),
c=specific heat of water = 4.18J/gC

BUT we need to find the (delta)T from Tintial to Tfinal.

Where do I start? Or am I missing something here?
 
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What is the initial temperature of the ice? Let's assume 0°C.

Call the final equilibrium temperature T. The ice will melt then heat up (as water) and the water will cool until the final temperature of everything is T.

The heat needed to raise the temperature of the ice (m) to T is:
Qice = mH + mcΔT = mH + mc(T-0)

The heat given off by the water (M) in cooling to T is:
Qwater = McΔT = Mc(10-T)

These heats must be equal. Set up the equation and solve for T.
 
  • #3
Is this not easier...

from Q=mc(delta)T

Tf=Ti-Q/mc

so...

10C-33330Jg/250gx4.18/JC
=6.81C

?
 
  • #4
smook said:
Is this not easier...

from Q=mc(delta)T

Tf=Ti-Q/mc

so...

10C-33330Jg/250gx4.18/JC
=6.81C

?
It may be easier, but is it correct? :smile: I don't really understand what you're doing. What is Q? What is m? Where did you get these values?
 

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