Specific Heat Problem and Thermos

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The discussion centers on a thermodynamics problem involving an insulated Thermos containing 127 cm³ of hot coffee at 79°C and a 12.0 g ice cube at its melting point. The objective is to determine the temperature change of the coffee after the ice has melted and thermal equilibrium is reached. The calculations utilize the specific heat formula Q=mcΔT and the latent heat of fusion, resulting in a final temperature of approximately 65.3°C for the coffee, indicating a cooling of about 13.7°C.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thermodynamics principles, specifically heat transfer.
  • Familiarity with the specific heat capacity of water (4180 J/(kg·K)).
  • Knowledge of latent heat of fusion (333,000 J/kg for ice).
  • Ability to manipulate equations involving mass, temperature, and energy.
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  • Study the concept of thermal equilibrium in closed systems.
  • Learn about the calculations involving latent heat and specific heat in thermodynamics.
  • Explore the implications of energy conservation in phase changes.
  • Investigate real-world applications of thermodynamic principles in insulated systems.
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Homework Statement


An insulated Thermos contains 127 cm3 of hot coffee at 79°. You put a 12.0 g ice cube at its melting point to cool the coffee. By how many degrees has your coffee cooled once the ice has melted and equilibrium is reached? Treat the coffee as though it were pure water and neglect energy exchanges with the environment.

mw=0.127kg
Tiw=79+273=352K
mi=0.012kg
Tii=273K

Homework Equations


Q=mcΔT
Q=mLf

The Attempt at a Solution


Qtotal=Qwater+Qice melting+Qice warming=0

mILf+mIcw(Tf-Ti)+mwcw(Tf-Ti)=0
(0.012kg)(333x10^3 J/kg) + (0.012kg)(4180 J/(kg*k))(Tf-273K)+(0.127kg)(4180 J/(kg*K))(Tf-352)=0
Tf=338.303K or 65.302 C

ΔT=79-65.302=13.697C

Any help would be appreciated. I have no idea where I am going wrong with this one.
 
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Break it up into two steps. M= mass of water and m = mass of ice.

1. Mass m of ice melts, absorbing mL units of energy, where L is the latent heat of fusion.
Temp of mass M of water drops to certain t1 from 79 C by giving out mL amount of heat. t1 can be found.

2. Mass m of water heats up from 0 C to t2, and mass M of water cools down to t2 from t1. Find t2.

If you use cgs units for this one, take 80 cal/g for L.
 

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