Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

$100\,\text{g}$ of water at $25^{\circ}\text{C}$ is placed in an insulating cup. A further $50\,\text{g}$ of ice at $0^{\circ}\text{C}$ is then added to the water. The mixture is stirred until the water temperature drops to $0^{\circ}\text{C}$. At the end, $18\,\text{g}$ of ice is still not melted. The specific heat capacity of water is $4.2\,\text{J g}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}$. What value for the specific latent heat of fusion of ice is obtained from this experiment?

  • A$210\,\text{J g}^{-1}$
  • B$330\,\text{J g}^{-1}$
  • C$580\,\text{J g}^{-1}$
  • D$770\,\text{J g}^{-1}$

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