Total heat removed from phase change

In summary, the conversation discusses the heat energy needed to be removed from ethyl alcohol to change its state from a gas at 78.0°C to a solid at -144°C. The calculation involves finding the heat removed at the phase change, the heat involved in cooling the liquid to -114°C, and the heat involved in the phase change at -114°C. The final answer is 849.463 kJ. The individual steps were initially incorrect due to not paying attention to the final temperature, but the correct answer was eventually obtained.
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Ethyl alcohol has a boiling point of 78.0°C, a freezing point of -114°C, a heat of vaporization of 879 kJ/kg, a heat of fusion of 109 kJ/kg, and specific heat of 2.43 kJ/(kg · K). How much energy must be removed from 0.584 kg of ethyl alcohol that is initially a gas at 78.0°C so that it becomes a solid at -144°C?

I know start out by finding the heat removed at the phase change.

Q1 = Lvm
= 879(0.584)
= 513.336 kJ

Then the heat involved to cool the liquid to −114°C...

Q2 = cmΔT
= 2.43(0.584)(78− - 114)
= 272.471 kJ

Then the phase change at −114°C...

Q3 = Lfm
= 109(0.584)
= 63.656 kJ

Adding them all together to get the total heat...

Q1 + Q2 + Q3 = 513.336 + 272.471 + 63.656 = 849.463 kJ


But webassign won't take my answer. What did I do wrong?

Please help. Thanks.


Edit: I figured out what I did wrong. Didn't pay attention to the final temperature. Got it right this time. :)
 
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Hi, not sure if you'll be able to see this since this thread was posted 4 years ago but what did you mean by u didn't pay attention to the final temperature? What did you do right?
 

FAQ: Total heat removed from phase change

What is total heat removed from phase change?

Total heat removed from phase change refers to the amount of energy that is required to change a substance from one phase to another, such as from a solid to a liquid or from a liquid to a gas. This energy is known as latent heat and is measured in joules (J) or calories (cal).

How is the total heat removed from phase change calculated?

The total heat removed from phase change can be calculated by multiplying the mass of the substance by its specific heat capacity (the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of the substance by 1 degree Celsius) and the change in temperature.

What factors affect the total heat removed from phase change?

The total heat removed from phase change can be affected by the type of substance, its mass, the specific heat capacity of the substance, and the change in temperature. It can also be affected by external factors such as pressure and the presence of impurities.

What are some real-life examples of total heat removed from phase change?

Total heat removed from phase change can be observed in everyday life, such as when water boils and changes from a liquid to a gas, or when ice melts and changes from a solid to a liquid. It is also important in industrial processes, such as in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Why is understanding total heat removed from phase change important?

Understanding total heat removed from phase change is important for a variety of scientific and practical reasons. It can help us understand the behavior of different substances and how they change states, as well as inform processes and technologies that rely on phase changes. It is also a fundamental concept in thermodynamics and heat transfer, which are essential for many fields of science and engineering.

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