What is the change in internal energy of the water

In summary, the first conversation discusses a physics problem involving the final temperature of a system after adding a chunk of ice to water. The second conversation is about calculating the change in internal energy when water is converted to steam at a constant pressure. Both problems were solved by using relevant equations and calculations.
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Kristmas
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Hi there, I have some serious problems with a couple of questions. Need help for exam revision.
1.1 Homework Statement
A 2kg chunck of ice at -10Celsius is added to 5kg of water at 45Celsius. What is the final temperature of the system?

1.2 Relevant equations
specific heat capacity of ice - 2100 Jkg-1K-1
specific heat capacity of water - 4190 Jkg-1K-1
latent heat of fusion for ice - 334 000 Jkg-11.3 The attempt at a solution
Using formula E=mC(change in)T
E1 - 2 x 2100 x 10 = 42000J
E2 - 2 x 334 000 = 668 000J
E3 - 668 000 + 42 000 = 710 000J
E4 - 710 000=5 x 4190 x (change in)T T=33.89Celsius, so final temperature is 45-33.89=11.11, but the correct answer has to be 7.9Celsius.

2.1 Homework Statement
A cylinder with a piston contains 0.2 kg of water at 100 Celsius. What is the change in internal energy of the water when it is converted to steam at 100Celsius at a constant pressure of 105 Nm-2?

2.2 Relevant equations
latent heat of vaporisation of water - 2.26 x 106 Jkg-1
density of water - 1000 kgm-3
density of steam - 0.6 kgm-3

2.3 The attempt at a solution
Using (change in) U=(change in)Q - P x (change in)V
U=internal energy, Q=heat, P=pressure, V=volume
Change in heat is 2.26 x 106 x 0.2 = 452 000 J
Can't manage more :(.
Supposed answer is 418.7 kJ.
 
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"E4 - 710 000=5 x 4190 x (change in)T"

This is not correct.

You have to warm up to the 2kg 0 oC melted ice to the final temperature.
 
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Sorry, I can't see it still. I know it has taken 710 000Joules of energy to get the ice to 0 Celisu and melt completely to water. So I thought i simply take that energy away from the water at 45 Celsius. Thus using Energy=mass*specific heat capacity of water* change in temperature to get the change in temperature from 45.
 
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It is true that you need that 710000 J to warm up and melt the ice to oC water. That energy is taken away from the 45 oC water, but you still have 2 kg 0 oC water to be warm up to the final temperature.

ehild
 
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Thank you Ehil, I got the answer to question 1 now.
Worked out solution to question 2 as well.
Change in heat is 0.2 x 2.26 x 106 Jkg-1=452 000 Joules
Pressure is already given at 100 000 Pa
Original volume is mass/density, so 0.2/1000=0.0002m3.
Mass stays the same, so 0.2kg of steam occupies: 0.2/0.6=0.333333 m3 of space. Change in volume is the volume of steam - volume of water, 0.333333-0.0002=0.333133m3.
So using the overall equation: 452 0000J - 100 000Pa x 0.333133m3=418 686.7 J.
Can close the thread.
 
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Related to What is the change in internal energy of the water

1. What is internal energy?

Internal energy is the total energy contained within a system, including the kinetic and potential energies of its molecules and particles.

2. How does water's internal energy change?

The internal energy of water can change through various processes such as heating, cooling, and phase changes (such as melting or boiling).

3. What factors affect the change in internal energy of water?

The change in internal energy of water is affected by the amount of heat energy added or removed, the initial and final temperatures, and the specific heat capacity of water.

4. Is the change in internal energy of water always positive?

No, the change in internal energy of water can be positive or negative depending on the direction of heat flow. If heat is added, the internal energy will increase and the change will be positive. If heat is removed, the internal energy will decrease and the change will be negative.

5. Why is it important to understand the change in internal energy of water?

Understanding the change in internal energy of water is important in many scientific and everyday applications. It helps us to predict and control the behavior of water in different environments, such as in cooking, heating and cooling systems, and in chemical reactions.

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