The question is howmuch energy is absrobed or released when "melting 55.8 g of water at its metling point"
I got Q=18 600 J; I'm a little confused as to did I really understand the question, is the answer correct?
2006-10-19 11:58:14 · 3 answers · asked by mbtafan 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
When you heat water, the system absorbs heat. In this case, as water gets from solid to liquid you need to let heat "flows" into system.
To check your answer (18600 J) it is necessary to know the Latent Heat of fusion of water and multiply it by the mass of water.
Well, I found the value of Latent heat of Fusion of water:
Hf = 334.5 J / g hence:
H = (334.5 J /g)(55.8 g) = 18665.1 J
So, your answer is correct.
Good luck!
2006-10-19 12:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by CHESSLARUS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are correct! we just started this today in my AP Chemistry as well...good luck to you
2006-10-19 12:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're correct man....
2006-10-19 12:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by teroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋