How to Determine the Mass of an Ice Cube Using a Calorimeter?

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The discussion focuses on determining the mass of an ice cube using a calorimeter, emphasizing the importance of understanding heat transfer principles. The key equation mentioned is Q = m * Heat of Fusion of ice, where Q represents the heat lost by warm water. Participants highlight the necessity of considering both phase changes: from ice to cold liquid and the interaction between warm and cold liquids. The final temperature provided is crucial for accurate calculations.

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So we are given an ice cube of unknown mass, and the goal is to determine the mass after putting it in the calorimeter.

We know the initial mass of the warm water. Is this the only way to solve the ice mass?
I looked it up and the purple font is my values. Please the image below.

http://i.imgur.com/NchJ5.png

Please tell me?

My friend said all I had to do is use Q = m * Heat of Fusion of ice where Q is the heat lost by warm water. I disagree with him because the there is actually two states of transformations: from ice to cold liquid, and warm liquid <---> cold liquid. So there must be two states of phases changing.

Thank you very much!
 
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And you are right, you are given final temperature for a reason.
 

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