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    The document discusses determining the latent heat of fusion of ice using the method of mixtures. Ice is added to a calorimeter containing warm water. The heat lost by the water and calorimeter is used to melt the ice and warm the water formed by melting to the final equilibrium temperature. The temperature change and masses are measured and used to calculate the latent heat of fusion of ice, which is then compared to the accepted value to determine percent error.

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    The document discusses determining the latent heat of fusion of ice using the method of mixtures. Ice is added to a calorimeter containing warm water. The heat lost by the water and calorimeter is used to melt the ice and warm the water formed by melting to the final equilibrium temperature. The temperature change and masses are measured and used to calculate the latent heat of fusion of ice, which is then compared to the accepted value to determine percent error.

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    Latent Heat of Fusion

    Introduction
    When a solid has reached its melting point, additional heating melts the solid without a
    temperature change. The temperature will remain constant at the melting point until all of the
    solid has melted. The amount of heat needed to melt the solid depends only on the mass of the
    solid. In this experiment the heat of fusion of ice will be determined by using the method of
    mixtures. Using the method of mixtures, two substances of different temperatures are mixed
    together. The warmer object will release heat that the cooler object will absorb until they reach
    an equilibrium temperature. {Eq. 1}

    Q​lost​ = - Q​gained {Eq. 1}


    ​

    where Q is the amount of thermal energy absorbed or released. The amount of thermal energy
    absorbed or gained can be determined by using the specific heat capacity {Eq. 2} for when the
    temperature of state is changing.

    Q = mcΔT {Eq. 2}

    Where m is mass, c is the material’s specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in
    temperature. The latent heat of fusion {Eq. 3} or latent heat of vaporization {Eq. 4} is used to
    determine the amount of thermal energy lost or gained due to a change in state.

    Q = mL​f {Eq. 3}

    Q = mL​v {Eq. 3}

    Where m is mass, L​f​ is the latent heat of fusion, and L​v​ is the latent heat of vapourization.
    Ice will be added to a calorimeter containing warm water. The heat energy lost by the water and
    calorimeter does two things:
    1. It melts the ice;
    2. It warms the water formed by the melting ice from zero to the final temperature.

    {Eq 4}

    Materials
    ● Ice
    ● Tap water
    ● Vernier LabQuest
    ● Temperature probe
    ● Calorimeter
    ● balance
    Procedure:
    1. Using the digital scale or the triple beam balance determine the mass of the empty
    calorimeter, m​c​, and record the data.
    2. Fill the calorimeter cup to about half full with warm water. The water temperature
    3. should be between 5℃-10℃ above room temp. (around 20℃)
    4. Determine the mass of the calorimeter cup and water, m​cw​ and record the data.
    5. Measure and record the initial temperature of the water, T​wi
    6. Dry several small pieces of ice with a paper towel to remove any adhering water. We
    want to add ice and not the liquid water on the ice. Add the pieces of ice to the
    calorimeter
    7. Keep the mixture well stirred.
    8. When all the ice has melted, (the temperature will remain constant), measure and
    record the equilibrium temperature, T​f​.
    9. Measure and record the combined mass of the calorimeter cup and water, m​cwi​, which
    now includes water from the melted ice.

    Results

    Table 1. Mass & Temperature Data

    Mass of cup, mass of the cup & initial temperature Equilibrium mass of the cup,
    m​c​ (g) water, of the water, temperature, water, & ice
    m​cw​ (g) T​wi​ (℃) T​f​ (℃) m​cwi​ (g)

    ​Analysis

    Table 2. Calculated masses

    Mass of water, m​w

    Mass of ice, m​i

    **Delete these “guidelines” in your report**


    ● Determine the latent heat of ice. Include full calculation (can be an inserted photo OR
    use an equation editor. (you will need to look up the values for specific heat capacities)
    ● Compare value with actual latent heat of ice. (you will need to research this)
    ● Determine the percent error.

    ● Discuss reasons for the discrepancy between the two values

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