What is the Final Temperature When Ice is Added to Water in an Aluminum Cup?

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The final temperature when a 10g piece of ice is added to 200g of water at 50°C in a 100g aluminum cup can be calculated using thermodynamic principles. The specific heat of aluminum is 0.90 J/g°C, and the latent heat of fusion for ice is 79.5 cal/g. The calculations involve determining the heat transfer between the ice and water, leading to a final equilibrium temperature. The process requires understanding the specific heat capacities and the phase change of ice to water.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
  • Knowledge of specific heat capacity and latent heat
  • Familiarity with the equations Q=L(f)m and S=cm ln(Tf/Ti)
  • Basic conversion between calories and joules
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  • Study the concept of heat transfer in phase changes
  • Learn about the specific heat capacities of various materials
  • Explore the relationship between calories and joules for energy calculations
  • Investigate the use of integrals in thermodynamic equations
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A cup made of 100g of aluminum holds 200g of water at 50deg C, a 10g piece of ice is placed in the cup of water, what is the final temperature?

2. Homework Equations
Q=L(f)m
S=cm lnTf/Ti
specific heat of aluminum 0.90 J/gC



The Attempt at a Solution


I think the first step is to determine S(ice)
Q=Lm=79.5 cal/g * 10g=795cal
S(ice)=Q/T=795/273K=2.91
S(water)=Q/T=-795/323K=-2.46
2.91-2.46=.45cal/K

then as 0deg C water goes to 50deg C?
I believe I should be using an integral as the ice will be changing the temp of the water?
S(ice)=cmln(Tf/Ti)
1cal/gC * 10g ln(795/323)=9

S(water)=cmln(Tf/Ti)
1cal/gC*200 ln(795/323)=180

So now I'm confused-because I believe I would need to know the final temp of the water before calculating S with the Steel??
I also do not understand how to convert J/gC to cal
 
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