Thermal Physics: Dry Steam Heat 200g Water from 25°C to 95°C

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the mass of dry steam required to heat a specific mass of water from one temperature to another, within the context of thermal physics. The original poster attempts to apply the principle of conservation of energy using the heat transfer equations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster uses the heat transfer equation and attempts to set up an equation based on the heat gained by the water and the heat lost by the steam. Some participants suggest considering the heat of condensation, indicating a potential oversight in the original approach.

Discussion Status

The discussion has evolved with participants providing guidance on necessary considerations, such as the heat of condensation. The original poster acknowledges a realization about the calculations and expresses relief upon arriving at a more reasonable answer, indicating a productive direction in the conversation.

Contextual Notes

There appears to be confusion regarding the specific heat capacities and the inclusion of phase change energy, which are crucial for solving the problem accurately. The original poster's initial calculations led to an unrealistic mass of steam, prompting further exploration of the assumptions made.

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Homework Statement



Dry steam is used to make a cup of coffee by bubbling it through water. If the
steam is at 100°C, what mass of steam must be used to heat 200 g of water from
25°C to 95°C?


Homework Equations


Not quite sure but I think:
Q= mCΔT
Qcold=-Qhot


The Attempt at a Solution



Ok so I started out by trying to use Qcold=-Qhot, and this was what I did:

Hot:
m=??
C=2020 (this is what the textbook said the specific heat of steam was)
Ti=100°C
Tf= 95°C (because I assumed that they would end up the same temp because of equilibrium)

Cold:
m=0.2kg
C=4200 (textbook said this was specific heatr for water)
Ti=25°C
Tf=95°C

So then I subbed in values to come up with:

4200x0.2(95-25)=-(2020m(95-100))
58800=10100m
m=5.82kg

this is a ridiculous number and the textbook says that the answer is 26g.

Please help me understand this.
 
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Think "phase change" :wink:
 
You left out the heat of condensation of the steam.
 
yeah thanks guys I realized just then the answer should have been 58800=2270100m, m= 58800/2270100= 0.0259kg=25.9g=26g. Thanks for that guys I usually do really well in physics so when i can't understand something I start to stress ahah. Much love and God Bless
 

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