Solving Latent Heat and Thermodynamics Problems: Explained for 9th Graders

In summary, to solve latent heat problems, you need to use the equation Q=cm(delta)T. At a 9th grade level, these problems often ask for final temperature and you can find the latent heat from a table. There is no easier way to solve thermodynamics problems. An example of a heat exchange in mixtures would be calculating the amount of heat energy required to change 2.0kg of ice at 0 C to water at 0 C, or 500g of water at 100 C to steam at 100 C.
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gomani
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how do you slove latent heat problems?

also is there a easier way to slove thermodyamics problem?

explain in a way a way that a 9th grader like me can understand.

thanks
 
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What kind of problems?
 
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i need to know the Phase change of objects and how to caculate the Joules of energy needed for the changes.
 
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Generally, at that level, such problems ask for final temperature and you get the latent heat from a table. But perhaps you could be more specific...?
 
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yeah

first off
"also is there a easier way to slove thermodyamics problem?"
simply put...no

you solve them by using the equation

Q=cm(delta)T
 
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russ_watters said:
Generally, at that level, such problems ask for final temperature and you get the latent heat from a table. But perhaps you could be more specific...?

i would like to know more about the heat exchange in mixtures and
example would be like:

How much heat energy is required to change?
a) 2.0kg of ice at 0 C to water at 0 C?

b) 500g of water at 100 C to steam at 100 C?
 

FAQ: Solving Latent Heat and Thermodynamics Problems: Explained for 9th Graders

What is latent heat?

Latent heat is the amount of energy required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature. This can refer to the energy needed to melt a solid into a liquid (called latent heat of fusion) or to vaporize a liquid into a gas (called latent heat of vaporization).

How do you calculate latent heat?

To calculate latent heat, you will need to know the mass of the substance and the specific latent heat value for the particular substance. The formula is Q = mL, where Q is the latent heat, m is the mass, and L is the specific latent heat value. Make sure to use the correct units for mass and latent heat.

What is the difference between latent heat and specific heat?

Latent heat and specific heat both refer to the amount of energy needed to change the temperature of a substance. However, latent heat specifically refers to the energy needed to change the state of a substance, while specific heat refers to the energy needed to change the temperature of a substance without changing its state.

How does latent heat affect phase changes?

During a phase change, such as melting or boiling, the temperature of a substance remains constant even though heat is being added or removed. This is because the added heat is being used to change the state of the substance, not to change its temperature. This is why latent heat is important in understanding phase changes.

How do you apply thermodynamics to solve problems?

To solve thermodynamics problems, it is important to first understand the basic principles of thermodynamics, such as conservation of energy and the laws of thermodynamics. Then, you can apply these principles to specific problems by setting up equations and using the appropriate formulas. It is also important to pay attention to units and make sure they are consistent throughout the problem.

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