How do I calculate the final temperature when dropping ice into water?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the final temperature when ice at -10°C is dropped into water at 20°C. The key equations involved are Q = mcΔθ for the temperature change of the ice until it reaches 0°C, and Q = mL for the phase change of ice to water at 0°C. Participants emphasize that the heat lost by the water must equal the heat gained by the ice, necessitating the use of both equations to arrive at the final equilibrium temperature. The latent heat of fusion for ice is crucial for accurate calculations after the ice reaches 0°C.

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I have a question about droping ice into water and working out the final temp.
ice is -10 and water is 20 degrees c, I know that from -10 to 0 I can use,

Q = m.c.delta theta

but does this give me the final answer or do i need to use, Q = m.l, after 0.

I think this because this equation is used when no change in temp occurs, also after 0 do i go back to original equation?

thanks, Dan
 
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Not only will the ice be warming up, but the water will also be cooling down; this needs to be factored in also.
 
i realize that from -10 to 0
the heat lost by the water = the heat gained by the ice

but what i don't quite get is that after that how do come to a final figure?

I have been given the latent heat of ice so this makes me think it needs to be involved not just using,

Q=mc delta T

meaning (T - 30) and (30 - T)

As in -10 to 20 celsius.
 

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