Thermodynamics, melting, phase change

name_ask17 · Jan 17, 2011

Homework Statement

If ice is at(-12) deg c and has a mass of .55593125kg, how much heat is required to melt the ice.

Q=mcT

i tried Q=mc(water)T and Q=mc(ice)T but both were marked wrong. can you show me what I am doing wrong here?

gneill · Jan 17, 2011

Show the actual numbers you're using.

You did remember the latent heat of fusion, didn't you?

name_ask17 · Jan 17, 2011

ohhh yes. i forgot the latent heat of fusion. i got the correct answer now. thank you for your assistance.