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Specific and Latent Heat

1a. [4 marks]

In an experiment to determine the specific latent heat of fusion of ice, an ice cube is dropped into water
that is contained in a well-insulated calorimeter of negligible specific heat capacity. The following data
are available.

Mass of ice cube = 25g


Mass of water = 350g
Initial temperature of ice cube = 0˚C
Initial temperature of water = 18˚C
Final temperature of water = 12˚C
Specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkg−1K−1

Using the data, estimate the specific latent heat of fusion of ice.

Markscheme

use of m×c×θ with correct substitution for either original water or water from melted ice

energy available to melt ice = «8820 – 1260 =» 7560 J

equates 7560 to mL

3.02×105Jkg–1

FOR EXAMPLE
0.35 × 4200 × (18 – 12) OR 0.025 × 4200 × 12
7560 J

L=

3.02×105Jkg–1

Award [3 max] if energy to warm melted ice as water is ignored (350kJkg –1).

Allow ECF in MP3.

1b. [2 marks]

The experiment is repeated using the same mass of crushed ice.

Suggest the effect, if any, of crushing the ice on

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(i) the final temperature of the water.

(ii) the time it takes the water to reach its final temperature.

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(i)
no change in temperature/no effect, the energies exchanged are the same

(ii)
the time will be less/ice melts faster, because surface area is greater or crushed ice has more contact
with water

2a. [3 marks]

This question is about thermal properties of matter.

Explain, in terms of the energy of its molecules, why the temperature of a pure substance does not
change during melting.

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energy supplied/bonds broken/heat absorbed;

increases potential energy;

no change in kinetic energy (so no change in temperature);

2b. [4 marks]

Three ice cubes at a temperature of 0°C are dropped into a container of water at a temperature of 22°C.
The mass of each ice cube is 25 g and the mass of the water is 330 g. The ice melts, so that the
temperature of the water decreases. The thermal capacity of the container is negligible.

The following data are available.

Specific latent heat of fusion of ice  3.3  105J kg–1

Specific heat capacity of water  4.2  103 J kg–1 K–1

Calculate the final temperature of the water when all of the ice has melted. Assume that no thermal
energy is exchanged between the water and the surroundings.

Markscheme

use of M 4.2 103 ∆θ 

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ml 75 10–3 3.3 105 / 24750 J;

recognition that melted ice warms and water cools to common final temperature;

3.4ºC;

3a. [2 marks]

Part 2 Thermal concepts

Distinguish between internal energy and thermal energy (heat).

Internal energy:

Thermal energy:

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internal energy:

the sum of the potential and the (random) kinetic energy of the molecules/particles of a substance;

Allow “potential and kinetic” for “sum”.

thermal energy:

the (non-mechanical) transfer of energy between two different bodies as a result of a temperature
difference between them;

3b. [4 marks]

A 300 W immersion heater is placed in a beaker containing 0.25 kg of water at a temperature of 18°C.
The heater is switched on for 120 s, after which time the temperature of the water is 45°C. The thermal
capacity of the beaker is negligible and the specific heat capacity of water is 4.2×103J kg–1K–1.

(i) Estimate the change in internal energy of the water.

(ii) Determine the rate at which thermal energy is transferred from the water to the surroundings
during the time that the heater is switched on.

Markscheme

(i) (ΔU)=0.25×4.2×103×27(=2.835×104J);
=2.8×104(J);
Award [2] for a bald correct final answer of 28 (kJ)

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Award [1 max] if correct energy calculated but the answer goes on to work out a further quantity, for
example power.

(ii) energy transfer=[300×120] – [2.835×104]=7.65×103 (J);

rate of transfer= ;

Allow ECF from (b)(i).

Award [1 max] for  where answer omits 300×120 term, however only allow this if 120 is seen.

Award [0] for other numerators and denominators.


Accept rounded value from (b)(i) to give 67 (W). 

4. [1 mark]

A liquid is initially at its freezing point. Energy is removed at a uniform rate from the liquid until it
freezes completely.
Which graph shows how the temperature T of the liquid varies with the energy Q removed from the
liquid?

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A

5. [1 mark]

Energy is supplied at a constant rate to a fixed mass of a material. The material begins as a solid. The
graph shows the variation of the temperature of the material with time. 

The specific heat capacities of the solid, liquid and gaseous forms of the material are c s cl and
cg respectively. What can be deduced about the values of c s cl and cg? 

A. cs > cg > cl 


B. cl > cs > cg 
C. cl > cg > cs 
D. cg > cs > cl

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6. [1 mark]

Equal masses of water at 80°C and paraffin at 20°C are mixed in a container of negligible thermal
capacity. The specific heat capacity of water is twice that of paraffin. What is the final temperature of
the mixture?

A. 30°C

B. 40°C

C. 50°C

D. 60°C

Markscheme
5
D

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