The Final Equilibrium Temperature Reached?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the final equilibrium temperature when steam is added to water in a calorimeter. The equation used is based on the principle of conservation of energy, where the heat lost by steam equals the heat gained by water. The calculations show that the final temperature (Tf) is determined to be 34 degrees Celsius. There is a clarification needed regarding the specific heat values used for water on both sides of the equation. The resolution of this discrepancy is essential for accurate results in thermal equilibrium problems.
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Homework Statement


A perfectly insulated calorimeter cup(it niether gains nor loses energy) contains 300 grams of water at 10.0 degrees Celsius. If 15.0 grams of steam at 150 degrees Celsius are added to the water, what final equilibrium temp is reached?

Homework Equations


Qlost = Qgain
(msteam)(csteam)(\DeltaTsteam)+(msteam)(Lv)=(Mwater)(Cwater)(\DeltaTwater)


The Attempt at a Solution



(15g)(.480cal/gm\circC)(Tf-150\circC)+(15g)(540cal/gm)=(300g)(1.00cal/gm\circC)(Tf-10\circC)

(7.2)(Tf-150\circC)+(8100)=(300)(Tf-10\circC)

(7.2Tf)-(1080)+(8100)=(300Tf)-(3000)

(7.2Tf)+(7020)=(300Tf)-(3000)

(10020)=(292.8Tf)

(Tf)=(34\circC)
 
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(15g)(.480cal/gmLaTeX Code: \\circ C)(Tf-150LaTeX Code: \\circ C)+(15g)(540cal/gm)=(300g)(1.00cal/gmLaTeX Code: \\circ C)(Tf-10LaTeX Code: \\circ C)

In left hand side you have substituted 0.480 csl/g/oC for th specific heat of the water and in right hand side 1.00 cal/g/oC for the same thing. How is that?
 
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