Thermodynamics: Mixing ice and water

In summary, when 10 g of ice at -20C and 100g of water at +5C are mixed together, the system will reach equilibrium with 5 grams of ice melted and 105 grams of water remaining. This is due to the specific heat of water and ice, and the latent heat of fusion of ice. The correct calculation involves dividing by 333 J/gm instead of 333,000, and the correct temperature for the water is +5C, not -5C.
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10 g of ice at -20C and 100g of water at +5C is mixed together. How much water and ice will there be once the system reaches equilibrium (assuming no heat is lost)?

Specific heat of water and ice: [tex]4.186*10^3, 2.108*10^3 [/tex]
Latent heat of fusion of ice: [tex]333.55*10^3 [/tex]

All in units [tex](kg^{-1} * C^{-1})[/tex]

My try:

[tex]Energy_{water} = (0.1 * 5 * 4.186 * 10^3) = 2093 J [/tex]
[tex]Energy_{water} - Heating_{ice} = 2093 - (0.01 * 2.108 * 10^3 * 20) = 2071.92J [/tex]

Melting the ice with the remaning energy:

[tex]2071.92 = 333.55*10^3 * x [/tex]
[tex]x ≈ 0.062 grams [/tex]

But the right answer is supposed to be 5 grams of ice melted.

Where did I go wrong? I thought it was a bit to simple to be correct.

Edit: +5 not -5 for water.

Thank you!
 
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Are you sure about that -5C for the water?
 
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Chestermiller said:
Are you sure about that -5C for the water?

Thank you. It is supposed to be +5 C for the water.
 
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The following is incorrect arithmetic: 2093−(0.01∗2.108∗103∗20)=2071.92J

Also, you should be dividing by 333 J/gm, not 333000.

Chet
 
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Chestermiller said:
The following is incorrect arithmetic: 2093−(0.01∗2.108∗103∗20)=2071.92J

Also, you should be dividing by 333 J/gm, not 333000.

Chet

Oh, I see. Thanks!
 

What is thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, energy, and work. It studies the behavior of systems when energy is exchanged in the form of heat or work.

What is the process of mixing ice and water?

Mixing ice and water involves bringing two substances of different temperatures together, resulting in heat transfer between them. The ice will melt as it absorbs heat from the water, and the water will cool down as it loses heat to the ice.

What is the significance of mixing ice and water in thermodynamics?

Mixing ice and water is a common example used in thermodynamics to demonstrate the principles of heat transfer and the laws of thermodynamics. It helps to illustrate concepts such as thermal equilibrium and the conservation of energy.

What happens to the temperature of ice and water when they are mixed?

When ice and water are mixed, the temperature of the ice will increase as it absorbs heat from the water, causing it to melt. The temperature of the water will decrease as it loses heat to the ice. Eventually, the two substances will reach a state of thermal equilibrium where their temperatures are equal.

What factors can affect the process of mixing ice and water?

The rate of mixing, the initial temperatures of the ice and water, and the amount of each substance can all affect the process of mixing ice and water. The type of container and the surrounding temperature can also play a role in how quickly the substances reach thermal equilibrium.

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