The Specific Heat of Ice Is 2

question 32

Multiple Choice

The specific heat of ice is 2.10 kJ/kg °C, the heat of fusion for ice at 0 °C is 333.7 kJ/kg, the specific heat of water 4.186 kJ/kg °C, and the heat of vaporization of water at 100 °C is 2,256 kJ/kg. What is the final equilibrium temperature when 10.0 grams of ice at −15 °C is mixed with 40.0 grams of water at 75 °C?

• A) 59.5 °C
• B) 57.2 °C
• C) 53.6 °C
• D) 48.9 °C
• E) 42.6 °C

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