Solve Latent Heat Problem: Mass of Injected Steam

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The problem involves calculating the mass of steam injected into 1.8 kg of water at 22°C, which reaches thermal equilibrium at 25°C. The latent heat of vaporization of water is given as Lv = 2.26e6 J/kg. The specific heat constant for water is c = 4178 J/(kg·°C). The energy balance equations established are Qs = Lv * ms + (4178) * ms * (100 - 25) for the steam and Qw = (4178)(1.8)(25 - 22) for the water, leading to the solution for the mass of the injected steam.

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Homework Statement


Steam at 100°C is injected into 1.8 kg of water at 22°C in a well-insulated container, where it condenses and mixes with the existing water, reaching thermal equilibrium. If the final temperature of the well-mixed water is 25°C, what is the mass of the injected steam?

Latent heat of vaporization of water, Lv=2.26e6


Homework Equations


Q = cmΔT, equation for specific heat. specific heat constant c=4178
Q=Lvm, equation for energy of vaporization, m=mass.


The Attempt at a Solution


I first stated that since the the steam is losing energy during its phase change it is negative, -Qp.-Qp=Lvms
The amount of energy for the temperature change of the steam.
Qs=cmsdTs
Qs=(4178)ms(22-100)
The amount of energy for the temperature change of the water.
Qw=cmwdTw
Qw=(4178)(1.8)(25-22)

I know i need arrange together in someway but I am just a little confused on that part.
 
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Heat gained by the water Qw=(4178)(1.8)(25-22)

Heat lost by the steam Qs = Lv*ms + (4178)*ms*(100 - 25)
 

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