Calculating Equilibrium Temperature of Ice and Water Mixture

In summary, when 1Kg of ice at -10°C is mixed with 1Kg of water at 100°C, the equilibrium temperature is 7.5°C. This is calculated by finding the heat required by the ice to reach 0°C, the heat required by the ice at 0°C to convert to water, and the heat released by the water when it moves from 100°C to 0°C, resulting in a surplus heat that increases the temperature of 2Kg of water at 0°C by 7.5°C.
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Homework Statement



1Kg ice at -10° C is mixed with 1 Kg water at 100°C .Then find equilibrium temperature.

Homework Equations



Specific heat of water = 1Cal/g/°C
Specific heat of ice = 0.5 Cal/g/°C
Latent heat of fusion of ice = 80 Cal/g

The Attempt at a Solution


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Heat required by ice to reach at 0°C= 1000x0.5x10
= 5000Cal

Heat required by ice at 0°C to convert in water = 1000x80
= 80000Cal

Heat released by water when it moves from 100°C to 0°C = 1000x1x100= 100000Cal

Surplus heat = 15000 Cal

This surplus heat increases the temp. of 2Kg water at 0°C

15000Cal = 2000x1x∆t

Increase in temperature = 15000/2000

= 7.5°C

Is my answer correct ?
 
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Jahnavi said:

Homework Statement



1Kg ice at -10° C is mixed with 1 Kg water at 100°C .Then find equilibrium temperature.

Homework Equations



Specific heat of water = 1Cal/g/°C
Specific heat of ice = 0.5 Cal/g/°C
Latent heat of fusion of ice = 80 Cal/g

The Attempt at a Solution


[/B]
Heat required by ice to reach at 0°C= 1000x0.5x10
= 5000Cal

Heat required by ice at 0°C to convert in water = 1000x80
= 80000Cal

Heat released by water when it moves from 100°C to 0°C = 1000x1x100= 100000Cal

Surplus heat = 15000 Cal

This surplus heat increases the temp. of 2Kg water at 0°C

15000Cal = 2000x1x∆t

Increase in temperature = 15000/2000

= 7.5°C

Is my answer correct ?
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1. What is the process of mixing ice and water?

When ice and water are mixed, the ice begins to melt and the resulting liquid water mixes with the remaining ice. This process is known as melting or fusion.

2. Does mixing ice and water change the temperature?

Yes, mixing ice and water can change the temperature. As the ice melts, it absorbs heat from the surrounding water, causing the temperature of the water to decrease. However, if the ice and water are at the same temperature, mixing them will not change the overall temperature.

3. Can mixing ice and water create a colder temperature?

No, mixing ice and water cannot create a colder temperature than the initial temperature of the ice or water. However, it can lower the temperature of the water by melting the ice and absorbing heat.

4. What happens to the volume when ice and water are mixed?

The volume of the mixture will be equal to the sum of the volumes of the ice and water before mixing. This is because the density of ice is less than that of water, so when the ice melts, it takes up less space.

5. Is it safe to drink water that has been mixed with ice?

As long as the ice and water are from a clean source, it is safe to drink the resulting mixture. However, if the ice has been sitting for a long time, it may have accumulated impurities from the air or surface it was on, so it is best to discard it in this case.

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