The latent heat of melting is 80 calories for 1 gram of ice.If 1 gram of ice absorbs 120 calories,what do I get?
A)1 gram of water at a temperature of 120°C
B)1 gram of water at a temperature of 20°C
C)1 gram of water at a temperature of 40°C
D)a mixture of water and steam at a temperature of 120°C
E)a mixture of ice and water at a temperature of 0°C

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When 1 gram of ice absorbs 120 calories, it first needs to use 80 calories to melt and then the remaining 40 calories will increase its temperature from 0°C to 40°C (specific heat of water is 1 calorie/gram/°C). Therefore, the final state will be 1 gram of water at a temperature of 40°C.

The Latent Heat of Melting Is 80 Calories for 1