Is My Graph of Temperature vs. Time Correct for Heated Water with Constant Mass?

Then the temperature will begin to rise again as the vaporization process is complete.In summary, the question asked for a graph of temperature against time for a physics exam where water was being heated. The graph showed that the mass of water remained constant from 25 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius and then started decreasing. The correct graph would show the temperature increasing until 100 degrees Celsius, then remaining constant as the water changes phase from liquid to vapor, and then increasing again once the vaporization process is complete.
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A question came for my physics exam that water was being heated and the graph showed that the mass of water remained constant from 25 degree celsius to 100 degree celsius and then started decreasing in mass. The question asked to draw a graph of temperature against time and i drew the temperature increasing for the amount of time that the mass of water remained constant. Is that correct?
 
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Yes, what you drew was correct. The water heats to the boiling point so the temperature rises. Once 100 C is reached, the temperature will remain constant as all the energy of heating is consumed by the water changing phase from liquid to vapor.
 

Related to Is My Graph of Temperature vs. Time Correct for Heated Water with Constant Mass?

1. What happens to the temperature of heated water at constant mass?

As heat is added to water at a constant mass, the temperature of the water will increase. This is due to the increased kinetic energy of the water molecules, causing them to move faster and thus increase the overall temperature of the water.

2. Does the mass of water affect the temperature change when heated?

The mass of water does not directly affect the temperature change when heated at a constant mass. However, a larger mass of water will require more heat energy to be added in order to achieve the same temperature increase as a smaller mass of water.

3. What is the relationship between heat and temperature in heated water at constant mass?

Heat and temperature are directly related in heated water at constant mass. As heat energy is added to the water, the temperature of the water will increase. Conversely, as heat energy is removed from the water, the temperature will decrease.

4. How does the heat capacity of water affect its temperature when heated at constant mass?

The heat capacity of water, which is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a given mass of water by 1 degree Celsius, affects the temperature change of heated water at constant mass. Water has a high heat capacity, meaning it requires a large amount of heat energy to raise its temperature, so it will take longer to heat up compared to other substances with lower heat capacities.

5. Is the temperature change of heated water at constant mass linear?

No, the temperature change of heated water at constant mass is not linear. As more heat energy is added, the temperature increase will begin to slow down due to the increased kinetic energy of the water molecules. There is also a limit to how much heat energy can be added before the water reaches its boiling point and turns into steam.

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