Heat and Mass: Raising Ice and Water Temperatures

In summary, the question is whether it takes more thermal energy to raise the temperature of 5 grams of water or 5 grams of ice by 6 degrees Celsius, given that ice has half the specific heat of water. The correct answer is that it takes more energy to raise the temperature of water, as the ice must first melt before the temperature can increase.
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Homework Statement



Given that ice has a specific heat that is half of that of water, does it take more thermal energy to raise the temperature of 5 grams of water or 5 grams of ice by 6 degrees Celsius?

Homework Equations



Q=mc delta t


The Attempt at a Solution



So I think it takes more energy to raise the temperature of water. Am I right? The answer given is ice, could that just be a mistake?
 
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If you assume the temperature of the ice is zero degree, the ice takes more energy to melt and then rise the temperature. Where as the water directly rises the temperature.
 
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I can confirm that your answer is correct. It takes more thermal energy to raise the temperature of water compared to ice. This is because water has a higher specific heat capacity, which means it requires more energy to raise its temperature compared to ice. This is due to the stronger intermolecular bonds in water compared to ice, which require more energy to break and allow for an increase in temperature. Therefore, the answer given of ice is likely a mistake.
 

Related to Heat and Mass: Raising Ice and Water Temperatures

1. How does heat cause a change in temperature?

Heat is a form of energy that is transferred from one object to another. When heat is transferred to an object, the molecules within the object gain energy and begin to move faster, causing an increase in temperature.

2. What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Heat is a form of energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object. Heat causes a change in temperature, but they are not the same thing.

3. Can heat be transferred between objects of different temperatures?

Yes, heat can be transferred from an object with a higher temperature to an object with a lower temperature. This process is known as heat transfer.

4. How does raising the temperature of ice and water affect their properties?

When the temperature of ice is raised, it melts and turns into liquid water. As the temperature of water is raised, the molecules gain energy and move faster, causing the water to expand and become less dense.

5. What is the role of mass in raising the temperature of ice and water?

The mass of an object plays a role in how much heat energy is needed to raise its temperature. Objects with larger masses require more heat energy to raise their temperature compared to objects with smaller masses.

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