Calculating Final Temp of Water in Styrofoam Cup

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In summary, the problem involves an ice cube being dropped into water and we are trying to find the final temperature of the water with no heat being transferred to the Styrofoam or the surroundings. The correct method to solve this problem is to use mL+mc(delta)T+mc(delta)T = 0, where m is the mass of the ice cube, L is the latent heat of fusion, c is the specific heat capacity of water, and T is the final temperature of the water. The solution may vary depending on the values used, and it is important to check for arithmetic mistakes or significant figures.
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Homework Statement


A 54.0 g ice cube, initially at 0°C, is dropped into a Styrofoam cup containing 327 g of water, initially at 19.4°C. What is the final temperature of the water, if no heat is transferred to the Styrofoam or the surroundings?


Homework Equations


Q=mc(delta)T
mc(delta)T+mc(delta)T = 0
Q=mL
Given- L=3.35e5
C(water) = 4190

The Attempt at a Solution



First i tried,
mc(delta)T+mc(delta)T = 0

.054kg*4190(T-0)+.327kg*4190(T-19.4)=0


then i tried...
mL+mc(delta)T+mc(delta)T = 0

(.054kg)(3.35e5)+.054kg*4190(T-0)+.327kg*4190(T-19.4)=0

both solve for Temp of course.
and both are wrong... help?!
 
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ramenluver50 said:

The Attempt at a Solution



First i tried,
mc(delta)T+mc(delta)T = 0

.054kg*4190(T-0)+.327kg*4190(T-19.4)=0


then i tried...
mL+mc(delta)T+mc(delta)T = 0

(.054kg)(3.35e5)+.054kg*4190(T-0)+.327kg*4190(T-19.4)=0

both solve for Temp of course.
and both are wrong... help?!
Your second method is correct, since heat is required to melt the ice.

If you share your answer with the rest of us, we could tell you if you are at least close to the correct answer, and it's maybe a roundoff or significant figures problem. Or that you are way off and made an arithmetic mistake.
 

1. How do you calculate the final temperature of water in a Styrofoam cup?

To calculate the final temperature of water in a Styrofoam cup, you will need to use the specific heat capacity of water and the specific heat capacity of Styrofoam. The formula is Qwater x Cwater = QStyrofoam x CStyrofoam, where Q is the amount of energy transferred and C is the specific heat capacity. You will also need to know the initial temperature of the water and the cup, as well as the mass of the water and the cup.

2. What is the specific heat capacity of water?

The specific heat capacity of water is 4.186 joules per gram Celsius (J/g°C). This means that it takes 4.186 joules of energy to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

3. What is the specific heat capacity of Styrofoam?

The specific heat capacity of Styrofoam is 0.33 J/g°C. This means that it takes 0.33 joules of energy to raise the temperature of 1 gram of Styrofoam by 1 degree Celsius. This value may vary slightly depending on the type of Styrofoam used.

4. How does the insulating property of Styrofoam affect the final temperature of the water?

The insulating property of Styrofoam helps to reduce the amount of energy transfer between the water and the environment, resulting in a slower change in temperature. This means that the final temperature of the water will be closer to its initial temperature compared to if it was in a container without insulation.

5. Are there any other factors that can affect the final temperature of water in a Styrofoam cup?

Yes, there are other factors that can affect the final temperature of water in a Styrofoam cup. These include the initial temperature of the water, the initial temperature of the Styrofoam cup, the mass of the water and cup, and any external factors such as room temperature. It is important to take these factors into account when calculating the final temperature.

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