Steam = 100C -- how much steam got injected into the water to heat it up?

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To determine how much steam is injected into water to heat it, a heat balance must be established where the heat given off by the steam equals the heat absorbed by the water. The relevant equation for heat absorbed by water is Q = c * m1 * (t2 - t1), where c is the specific heat capacity, m1 is the mass of water, and t2 and t1 are the final and initial temperatures, respectively. The heat given off by the steam needs to be calculated, starting with the mass of steam at 100°C and considering its condensation into water. The discussion emphasizes the importance of combining these equations effectively to solve the problem. Understanding the heat transfer process is crucial for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement
To heat 4 kg of water from 10 C to 90 C, 100 C water vapor was injected. How much steam was injected?
Given values:
m1 = 4kg
t1 = 10 C
t2 = 90 C
t = 100 C
c water = 4,2*10^3 J/kg*k
r = 22,6*10^5 J/K
Relevant Equations
Q = r*m
Q = c*m(t2-t1)
I guess, firstly I have to calculate the heat that is needed.
Q=c*m(t2-t1)
I'm not sure what to do further from here.
 
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Yeahaight said:
I'm not sure what to do further from here
You set up a heat balance: heat given off = heat taken up
 
BvU said:
You set up a heat balance: heat given off = heat taken up
Well, heat taken up would be - Q = c water*m1*(t2-t1)?
I'm not sure about heat given off, though.
 
What is the definition of r?
 
Yeahaight said:
I'm not sure about heat given off, though
So you want to find out how much heat is given off by starting out with x kilograms of water vapour at 100 ##^\circ##C and ending up with ... ?

How do you combine your relevant equations to describe this process ?
 
I have deleted some posts. Please do not provide a full solution, but instead help the OP do the work.
 
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