Week 9 Homework Name Directions

Week 9 HW Name Directionsuse Q

Use Q = mcΔT to solve the following problems. Show given, significant figures, all work, and units.

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Introduction

Thermal energy transfer is a fundamental concept in physics and chemistry, especially in understanding how different materials respond to heat. The specific heat capacity (c) of a substance indicates the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of the substance by one degree Celsius. The formula to determine heat transfer is Q = mcΔT, where Q is the heat energy transferred, m is mass, c is specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the temperature change. This paper analyzes various problems involving heat transfer calculations, demonstrating applications of the specific heat formula to real-world scenarios and exploring related concepts such as heat capacity and energy absorption.

Calculations and Analysis

The first problem involves calculating the specific heat capacity of iron. Given that a 15.75-g piece absorbs 1086.75 joules of heat to increase its temperature from 25°C to 175°C, the temperature change ΔT = 175°C - 25°C = 150°C. Using the formula:

Q = mcΔT

c = Q / (m × ΔT)

c = 1086.75 J / (15.75 g × 150°C)

c = 1086.75 J / 2362.5 g°C

c ≈ 0.460 J/g°C

This value aligns with the known specific heat capacity of iron, which is approximately 0.45 J/g°C (Cengel & Boles, 2015).

Next, to determine how many joules of heat are needed to raise 10.0 g of aluminum from 22°C to 55°C, with the specific heat of aluminum at 0.90 J/g°C, the temperature change ΔT = 55°C - 22°C = 33°C. Applying the formula:

Q = mcΔT

Q = 10.0 g × 0.90 J/g°C × 33°C

Q = 10.0 g × 29.7 J/g

Q = 297 J

The third problem asks to find the final temperature of a 50.0 g piece of glass that absorbs 5275 joules of heat, starting from an initial temperature of 20.0°C, with a specific heat capacity of 0.50 J/g°C. Rearranging the heat formula,

ΔT = Q / (m × c)

ΔT = 5275 J / (50.0 g × 0.50 J/g°C)

ΔT = 5275 J / 25.0 J/°C

ΔT = 211°C

Adding this to the initial temperature:

Final temperature = 20.0°C + 211°C = 231°C

Similarly, the calculation of the heat capacity of wood involves knowing the heat absorbed, the temperature change, and the mass:

Q = mcΔT

m = 1500.0 g

Q = 6.75×10^4 J

ΔT = 57°C - 32°C = 25°C

Heat capacity (C) = Q / ΔT = 67,500 J / 25°C = 2700 J/°C

This heat capacity indicates the material's ability to store thermal energy (Sundberg, 2013).

The fifth problem involves heating water. Given 100.0 mL of water, which has a density close to 1 g/mL, so mass ≈ 100.0 g, from 4.0°C to 37°C. The energy required is calculated by:

Q = mcΔT

Q = 100.0 g × 4.18 J/g°C × (37 - 4)°C

Q = 100.0 g × 4.18 J/g°C × 33°C

Q = 100.0 g × 138.06 J/g

Q = 13,806 J

The sixth problem involves mercury. With a mass of 25.0 g heated from 25°C to 155°C, absorbing 455 joules:

Q = mcΔT

455 J = 25.0 g × c × (155°C - 25°C)

455 J = 25.0 g × c × 130°C

c = 455 J / (25.0 g × 130°C)

c ≈ 455 J / 3250 g°C ≈ 0.14 J/g°C

This corresponds closely to the standard specific heat of mercury, approximately 0.14 J/g°C (Hering et al., 2019).

The seventh problem asks for the specific heat of silver, given that 55.00 g absorbs 47.3 calories and rises 15.0°C:

First, convert calories to joules: 1 calorie = 4.184 J

Q = 47.3 cal × 4.184 J/cal ≈ 197.76 J

Using:

c = Q / (m × ΔT)

c = 197.76 J / (55.00 g × 15.0°C)

c = 197.76 J / 825 g°C

c ≈ 0.24 J/g°C

The eighth problem involves water heating from 283.0°C to 303.0°C. note: water cannot be in liquid state at 283°C under normal pressure; assuming this is a typo, perhaps it should be from 3°C to 23°C. If so, proceeding with the assumption of heating from 283°C to 303°C is physically unrealistic, but perhaps it's a hypothetical. For consistent conditions, suppose it is from 283°C to 303°C:

Q = mcΔT

m is unknown, solving for m:

Q = 41,840 J

ΔT = 20°C

m = Q / (c × ΔT)

m = 41,840 J / (4.184 J/g°C × 20°C)

m ≈ 41,840 J / 83.68 J/g

m ≈ 500 g

Hence, approximately 500 grams of water must be heated.

The ninth problem involves cooling 15.0 g of steam from 275.0°C to 250.0°C, releasing heat:

Q = mcΔT

Q = 15.0 g × 4.184 J/g°C × (275°C - 250°C)

Q = 15.0 g × 4.184 J/g°C × 25°C

Q ≈ 15.0 g × 104.6 J/g

Q ≈ 1569 J

Finally, the tenth problem deals with heating water with a certain energy:

Q = mcΔT

m = Q / (c × ΔT)

Q = 41,840 J

ΔT = 28.5°C - 22.0°C = 6.5°C

m = 41,840 J / (4.184 J/g°C × 6.5°C)

m ≈ 41,840 J / 27.196 J/g

m ≈ 1537 g

Thus, approximately 1537 grams of water were heated.

Conclusion

The examples above highlight the importance of the specific heat capacity and heat transfer calculations in thermodynamics. Accurate measurement and understanding of these concepts are essential in fields ranging from engineering to meteorology. These calculations exemplify foundational principles regularly applied in practical and experimental contexts, emphasizing the broad relevance of heat transfer physics.

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