Latent Heat of Fusion/Vaporization

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The discussion focuses on calculating the latent heat of fusion and vaporization for a 1.0-kg solid sample at 200 °C. The equation Q = mL is applied, where Q represents the heat added, m is the mass, and L is the latent heat. Participants suggest that the latent heat of fusion is 100 kcal, while there is uncertainty about whether it could also be 50 kcal at the beginning of the constant temperature phase. The latent heat of vaporization is expected to be determined from a different region of the temperature graph. The conversation emphasizes the importance of phase changes occurring at constant temperatures for accurate calculations.
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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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