Question

If 20g of steam at 100 degrees Celsius is introduced into a mixture of 150g of water and 180g of ice, what will be the final temperature of the system and the composition of the final mixture?

a) 0°C, water only
b) 0°C, water and ice
c) Above 0°C, water and ice
d) Below 0°C, water and ice

Answer 1

The final temperature of the system will be 0°C and the final mixture will consist of both water and ice.

Step-by-step explanation:

The final temperature of the system and the composition of the final mixture can be determined using the principles of energy conservation. Since the student question is similar to the given example, we can assume the same principle applies. In this case, since water and ice are present, the final temperature of the system will be 0°C, and the final mixture will consist of both water and ice. Therefore, the correct answer is option b) 0°C, water and ice.