Latent Heat of Fusion/Vaporization

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The discussion revolves around the latent heat of fusion and vaporization for a solid sample of material at 200 °C, with a focus on interpreting a temperature vs. heat added graph. Participants are tasked with determining the latent heats based on the provided information.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relationship between heat added and temperature changes, questioning how to apply the equation Q = mL. There is uncertainty regarding the values for latent heat of fusion and vaporization, with discussions about the appropriate measurements from the graph.

Discussion Status

Some participants suggest that the latent heat of fusion could be 100 kcal, while others express uncertainty about whether it might be 50 kcal at the beginning of the constant temperature phase. The discussion indicates a mix of interpretations regarding the values and the phases involved.

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Participants are navigating the implications of the graph and the conditions under which latent heats are defined, particularly focusing on the phase changes and the associated temperature constancy.

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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.
 
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?
 
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.
 

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