How do you calculate the heat fusion of ice? I have the initial and final temperatures and volume of the water.
To calculate the heat fusion of ice, you need to know the mass of the ice (or water), the initial and final temperatures, and the specific heat capacity of water. The specific heat capacity of water is about 4.18 J/g°C.
Assuming you have the mass of the ice, you can follow these steps to calculate the heat fusion of ice:
1. Calculate the heat absorbed by the ice when it melts:
- Convert the mass of the ice to grams if it's given in kilograms.
- Multiply the mass of the ice by the heat capacity of water (4.18 J/g°C).
- Multiply the result by the change in temperature (final temperature - initial temperature).
2. Calculate the heat fusion:
- Divide the heat absorbed by the ice by the total amount of ice melted.
- This will give you the heat fusion of ice, which is the amount of heat energy required to convert a unit mass of ice at its melting temperature to water at the same temperature without changing the temperature.
Remember to use consistent units throughout the calculation.