Thermodynamics of Mixing Ice and Water in a Glass Container

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The discussion revolves around a thermodynamics problem involving the mixing of ice and water in a glass container. The scenario includes specific masses and initial temperatures, with the goal of determining the final temperature of the mixture without freezing the water.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the energy transfer between the ice, water, and glass, considering the equilibrium temperature. There is an attempt to set up the heat transfer equations, questioning how to account for potential phase changes of the ice as it warms up.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered insights regarding the assumptions of the problem, particularly about the melting of ice and the heat transfer equations. There is an ongoing exploration of how to formulate the heat gained by the ice and the implications of reaching 0 degrees Celsius.

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The problem assumes that there is not enough ice to freeze the water, which influences the calculations regarding phase changes and energy transfer. Participants are also navigating the implications of specific heat capacities and latent heats in their reasoning.

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Homework Statement



MI kilograms of ice is placed into a MG kilogram glass container holding MW kilograms
of water. The water and the glass are initially at 25 degrees C. If the ice came from a freezer at - 15 degrees C, what is the final temperature of the drink assuming that there is not enough ice to freeze the water?
You are given:
LV for water
LF for water
Specific heat of water is CW
Specific heat of ice is CI
Specific heat of glass is CG


Homework Equations



Q=mc[tex]\Delta[/tex]T
Q= + or - mL

The Attempt at a Solution



I know that when the ice is placed in the glass container holding water, all three will transfer energy and reach an equilibrium temperature. I know to set up the equation using:

Qcold = -Qhot

With the glass and water being the "hot" and the ice being the "cold." The loss of heat of the hot is equal to the gain in heat of the cold.

I know Qhot will be equal to mc[tex]\Delta[/tex]T for the glass and the water.

What I'm not sure about is Qcold... I know it will increase in temperature so I need to include an mc[tex]\Delta[/tex]T, but how do I know whether or not it is going to pass 0 degrees C and undergo a phase change to liquid?

Thanks.
 
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The assumption in the question implies that all the ice gets melted,
since the final temperature > 0 degrees
 
Ok, so will the Qcold expression include mL and mc[tex]\Delta[/tex]T or just mL? And please explain why...

Thank you.
 
Heat gained by what starts as ice = heat lost by drink + glass
 

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