200 G of Ice at 0°C Is Dropped into a Calorimeter

question 54

Multiple Choice

200 g of ice at 0°C is dropped into a calorimeter of negligible heat capacity containing 350 g of water at 20°C. What is the temperature of the system when it reaches equilibrium? The latent heat of fusion of water is 80 cal/g.

• A)0°C
• B)24°C
• C)-13°C
• D)13°C
• E)-24°C

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