Latent Heat of Fusion/Vaporization

In summary, the figure shows the temperature of a 1.0-kg solid sample of a material as heat is added at 200 °C. The latent heats of fusion and vaporization occur during a phase change and can be calculated using the Q = mL equation. The latent heat of fusion for this material is 100 kcal.
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Homework Statement



Heat is added to a 1.0-kg solid sample of a material at 200 °C. The figure shows the temperature of the material as a function of the heat added.
http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/courses/crs1445/art/qb/qu2/c12/r3-1.jpg

What is the latent heat of fusion of this material?
What is the latent heat of vaporization of this material?

Homework Equations



I know that Q = mL equation applies to this concept, but not sure how to go about it

The Attempt at a Solution



Q = 100kcal?
m = 1
L=Q/m = 100/1 = 100 for fusion?
 
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The latent heats occur during a phase change, so when the temperatures are constant.
 
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rock.freak667 said:
The latent heats occur during a phase change, so when the temperatures are constant.

so the latent heat of fusion is 100 kcal? or at the beginning of the constant: 50kcal?
 
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pcs106 said:
so the latent heat of fusion is 100 kcal? or at the beginning of the constant: 50kcal?
yes it looks like the fusion is 100 kcal, the vaporization would be in the other region.
 

1. What is latent heat of fusion/vaporization?

Latent heat of fusion/vaporization is the amount of heat energy required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid or from a liquid to a gas, without changing its temperature. It is a measure of the energy needed to break the bonds between particles in a substance and change its state.

2. How is latent heat of fusion/vaporization measured?

Latent heat of fusion/vaporization can be measured by conducting experiments in which the temperature of a substance is recorded while heat is being added or removed. The change in temperature, along with the known mass of the substance, can be used to calculate the amount of energy required for the phase change.

3. What factors affect the latent heat of fusion/vaporization?

The latent heat of fusion/vaporization is affected by the type of substance and its molecular structure. Substances with stronger intermolecular bonds will have a higher latent heat of fusion/vaporization, as more energy is required to break these bonds. Additionally, pressure and temperature can also affect the latent heat of fusion/vaporization.

4. How does latent heat of fusion/vaporization affect everyday life?

Latent heat of fusion/vaporization is important in many everyday processes, such as cooking, freezing, and boiling. For example, when water is heated, the energy is used to break the bonds between the water molecules, resulting in a phase change from liquid to gas. This is also why boiling water takes longer than just heating it to a certain temperature.

5. Can the latent heat of fusion/vaporization be negative?

No, the latent heat of fusion/vaporization cannot be negative. It is a measure of the energy required for a substance to change its state, so it is always a positive value. However, the latent heat of fusion/vaporization can be zero in certain cases, such as when a substance is already at its melting or boiling point and no energy is required for a phase change.

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