Specific Latent Heat of Ice HELP

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The specific latent heat of ice can be determined without a calorimeter by measuring the enthalpies of vaporization for both solid and liquid phases at 0°C. Essential tools include a mass scale, heater, thermometer, and stopwatch. The difference between the enthalpies provides the enthalpy of fusion, which is expressed in J/kg. The discussion clarifies the distinction between specific heat and latent heat, emphasizing the correct terminology.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thermodynamics concepts, particularly latent heat and enthalpy.
  • Familiarity with measurement tools such as mass scales and thermometers.
  • Knowledge of phase changes in substances, specifically ice and water.
  • Basic skills in experimental design and data collection.
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  • Research methods for measuring enthalpy of fusion in ice.
  • Learn about the principles of calorimetry and its alternatives.
  • Explore the relationship between vapor pressure and phase changes.
  • Investigate the specific heat capacity of water and ice for comparative analysis.
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Students in physics or chemistry, educators teaching thermodynamics, and researchers interested in phase change properties of water and ice.

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How do i determine this, in J/kg, without the use of any calorimeteres? Keep it simple please

Thanks :biggrin:
 
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You can always just google it.

I don't think you can "determine" it without using a calorimeter.
 
Specific heat and latent heat are two different things. Are you supposed to find both of them?

Edit: just noticed that the unit, J/kg, is for latent heat. "Specific heat" and "heat capacity" are both equivalent shorter phreases for "specific heat capacity." I have never heard the use of the term "Specific Latent heat" but I'll not go out on a limb and say it's "wrong." It sure sounds funny though.

No matter how you find them, even without a calorimeter, you need mass-scale, a heater, a thermometer, and a stopwatch.
 
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Measure vapor pressures of the solid and liquid phases; determine enthalpies of vaporization for both phases at 0 C; difference is enthalpy of fusion.
 

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