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Explain how it is possible for 30,000 kg of snow at 0 deg C to contain more heat energy than 1 mL of liquid water a 100 deg C. ( Assume a pressure of one atomsphere).
\Gashouse said:Explain how it is possible for 30,000 kg of snow at 0 deg C to contain more heat energy than 1 mL of liquid water a 100 deg C. ( Assume a pressure of one atomsphere).
The difference in heat energy between 30,000kg of snow and 1mL of water is significant. Snow has a lower density than water, which means that it requires more energy to heat up. This means that 30,000kg of snow would have a higher heat energy compared to 1mL of water.
Water has a higher heat capacity compared to snow. This means that it takes more energy to raise the temperature of 1mL of water compared to 30,000kg of snow. This is because water has a higher density and can absorb more heat energy.
Snow has a lower density compared to ice, which means that it can absorb more heat energy and melt faster. Ice has a higher density and requires more energy to melt, which is why it takes longer to melt compared to snow.
The heat energy comparison between snow and water does not affect their melting and boiling points. Both substances have a specific melting and boiling point that is dependent on their molecular structure and intermolecular forces. The difference in heat energy only affects the rate at which they melt or boil.
The heat energy comparison between snow and water can also be affected by external factors such as atmospheric pressure and altitude. Higher altitudes have lower atmospheric pressure, which can affect the boiling point of water and the melting point of snow. Additionally, the presence of impurities in either substance can also affect their heat energy comparison.