specific heat capacity of ice = 2,000 J/kg-°C latent heat of fusion of water = 334,000 J/kg
specific heat capacity of water = 4,000 J/kg-°C
As the ice is melting, the temperature of the ice-water mixture rises by
A) 0°C.
B) +5°C.
C) -5°C.
D) +10°C.
E) -10°C.

Question

specific heat capacity of ice = 2,000 J/kg-°C      latent heat of fusion of water = 334,000 J/kg
     specific heat capacity of water = 4,000 J/kg-°C
As the ice is melting, the temperature of the ice-water mixture rises by
A) 0°C.
B) +5°C.
C) -5°C.
D) +10°C.
E) -10°C.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the melting process, the temperature of the ice-water mixture remains constant at 0°C until all the ice has melted.

Specific Heat Capacity of Ice = 2,000 J/kg-°C Latent