The formula for calculating heat released during water freezing is Q = m * L, where Q is the heat released in Joules, m is the mass of water in grams, and L is the latent heat of fusion for water, which is 334 Joules/gram.
The mass of water can be determined by measuring the amount of water in grams using a scale or by converting the volume of water in milliliters to grams using the density of water, which is 1 gram/mL.
The latent heat of fusion for water can be found in a reference table or by doing a quick internet search. It is a constant value of 334 Joules/gram.
Yes, the heat released during water freezing is always the same for every quantity of water. This is because the latent heat of fusion for water is a constant value.
No, this formula is specific to water and cannot be used for other substances. Each substance has its own latent heat of fusion, which would need to be used in the calculation.