The Final Temperature and Remaining Ice in a Calorimetry Experiment

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In summary, the block of ice lost 4186 Joules of energy to melt, while gaining 7240 Joules. As a result, the final temperature was 0 degrees Celsius.
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Homework Statement


A 40.0 g block of ice is cooled to -78oC. It is added to 560 g of water in an 80.0 g copper calorimeter at a temperature of 25oC. Determine the final temperature . If not all the ice melts, determine how much ice is left.


Homework Equations


Q=mC∆T
Q=mL (phase change)
Q(lost)+ Q(gained)=0


The Attempt at a Solution


energy to bring water to O degrees C
Q=mC∆T
=(.040kg)(4186J/KgC)(0-25C)
=-4186J

Energy to bring copper to 0 degrees C
Q=mC∆T
=(0.800kg)(386J/kgC)(0-25C)
=-7720

Energy to bring ice to 0
Q=mC∆T
=(0.040kg)(?)(0--78)
=? is the specific heat of ice the same as water?

energy phase change
Q=mL
=(.040kg)(?)
is the latent heat of ice the same as the latent heat for freezing water?

and then after finding all that how do i know if there is ice left?
 
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olso4142 said:

Homework Statement


A 40.0 g block of ice is cooled to -78oC. It is added to 560 g of water in an 80.0 g copper calorimeter at a temperature of 25oC. Determine the final temperature . If not all the ice melts, determine how much ice is left.

Homework Equations


Q=mC∆T
Q=mL (phase change)
Q(lost)+ Q(gained)=0

The Attempt at a Solution


energy to bring water to O degrees C
Q=mC∆T
=(.040kg)(4186J/KgC)(0-25C)
=-4186J
Not quite. You need to use the mass of the water here.

olso4142 said:
Energy to bring copper to 0 degrees C
Q=mC∆T
=(0.800kg)(386J/kgC)(0-25C)
=-7720
The copper mass is 0.08 kg

olso4142 said:
Energy to bring ice to 0
Q=mC∆T
=(0.040kg)(?)(0--78)
=? is the specific heat of ice the same as water?

energy phase change
Q=mL
=(.040kg)(?)
is the latent heat of ice the same as the latent heat for freezing water?

and then after finding all that how do i know if there is ice left?
Specific heat of ice is temperature dependent. Using value 1820 J/kg-C (close to the average temperature of -40C) should give good results.

Latent heat is defined as energy difference between ice and water and 0C, so the answer to your second to last question is "yes".

To solve the problem, compare the total energy content of copper + water (Cu+W) to the energy it takes to melt the ice. If E(Cu+W) is lower, than work the ice calculation backwards to find the mass that will melt. At the end, of course, everything will be at 0C.

If E(Cu+W) is higher, then it loses the energy to melt the ice. Calculate the temperature T of the Cu+W after ice is melted. Now you have Cu+W at T and .04kg of water at 0C so you can find the final temperature from that.
 
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Can i just add Qw+QI+Qc and then since that is greater than Qphase all of the ice melts. does that work?
 

1. What are the three common states of matter?

The three common states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. These states are determined by the arrangement and movement of particles in a substance.

2. What is a phase change?

A phase change, also known as a state change, is a physical change that occurs when a substance transitions from one state of matter to another. This can happen through the addition or removal of heat or pressure.

3. What is the difference between melting and freezing?

Melting is the phase change from solid to liquid, while freezing is the phase change from liquid to solid. Both involve the transfer of heat, but in opposite directions.

4. Can a substance skip a phase change and go directly from solid to gas?

Yes, this process is called sublimation. It occurs when the pressure and temperature are at the right conditions for the substance to transition directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase.

5. What is the triple point of a substance?

The triple point of a substance is the temperature and pressure at which all three phases (solid, liquid, and gas) can coexist in equilibrium. At this point, the substance can transition between phases without changing its temperature or pressure.

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