In: Chemistry
Water's heat of fusion is 80. cal/g , its specific heat is 1.0calg⋅∘C, and its heat of vaporization is 540 cal/g . A canister is filled with 340 g of ice and 100. g of liquid water, both at 0 ∘C . The canister is placed in an oven until all the H2O has boiled off and the canister is empty. How much energy in calories was absorbed? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units
340 g ice will need = 340 g x 80 cal/g
= 27200 cal heat
360g melted Ice and 100g water to rise to
boiling temperature needs = 440 g x 100 cal/g
= 44000 cal
To boil off the whole amount need another = 440 g x 540 cal/g
= 237600 cal
Total heat needed = 27200 + 44000 + 237600
= 308800 cal = 3.1 x 10^5 cal
= 308.8 kcal
= 3.1 x 10^2 kcal