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How much ice could be melted at 0​°​C if 5200 joules of heat were added?

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Answer:

0.02kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Amount of heat = 5200J

Unknown:

Mass of ice that would be melted at 0°C = ?

Solution:

To solve this problem, use the expression below;

H = mL

H is the heat

m is the mass

L is the latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.33 x 10⁵ J/kg.

Insert the parameters and solve for m;

5200 = m x 3.3 x 10⁵

m =
(5200)/(3.33 x 10^(5) ) = 0.02kg

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