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How much heat energy in megajoules is needed to convert 7 kg of ice at -9 seat to water at 0C

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Answer:

Q = 131670 ×10⁻⁶ MJ

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Mass of ice = 7 Kg

Initial temperature = -9 °C ( -9+273 = 264 k)

Final temperature = 0°C (0 +273 = 273 k)

Heat absorbed = ?

Solution:

Q = m. c . ΔT

Specific heat capacity of ice is 2090 j/Kg.K

ΔT = T2 - T1

ΔT = 273 k - 264 k

ΔT = 9 k

Q = m. c . ΔT

Q = 7kg. 2090 j/Kg.K . 9 k

Q = 131670 j

Q = 131670 / 10⁶ MJ

Q = 131670 ×10⁻⁶ MJ

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