How to Create a T vs Q Diagram for Carbon Dioxide?

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The discussion focuses on constructing a Temperature vs. Heat (T vs Q) diagram for carbon dioxide (CO2), specifically for a 1kg sample across the temperature range of -125°C to -25°C. Key points include the sublimation of CO2 at -78.5°C, with a latent heat of sublimation of 573,100 J/kg. The participant initially struggled with the concept but later found a helpful resource for understanding the relationship between temperature and heat required for phase changes.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an interesting substance. It has no liquid phase at normal pressure; it sublimates rather than melts, going directly from the solid form (dry ice) to a vapor. This sublimation occurs at -78.5°C with a latent heat of sublimation (similar to a heat of vaporization) of 573,100 J/kg. Draw the phase diagram (T vs. Q) for a 1kg sample of carbon dioxide that covers the temperature range from -125°C to -25°C.

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I've seen T vs P diagrams, and P vs V diagrams, but I have no idea how to construct a T vs Q diagram. I have to work off of the fact that Q in this case refers to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. Help please?
 
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