Answer to Question #135636 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for Jerry

Question

Find the quantity of heat required to melt completely 20g of lead at 27 degree

Answer 1

We need first to heat up lead to melting point temperature ($327.5^\circ C$) and then some energy needed for phase transition. So total quantity of heat will be

$Q = cm \Delta T+ \lambda m = 140 \cdot 20 \cdot 10^{-3} (327.5 -27) + 0.25 \cdot 10^5 \cdot 20 \cdot 10^{-3} = 841.4 + 500 = 1341.4 \; J$

where the first term is heating to melting point, the second term - energy needed for melting; c is specific heat capacity, $\lambda$ is heat of fusion.

Answer: $1341.4 \; J$