An ice cube has mass of 20 g at 5°C. Calculate the energy required to raise its temperature to 0°C. [Specific heat capacity of ice = 2.1 J/g°c]
Answer Details
To calculate the energy required to raise the temperature of an ice cube from 5°C to 0°C, we need to use the specific heat capacity of ice, which is 2.1 J/g°C.
The formula for calculating the energy required to change the temperature of a substance is:
Energy = mass x specific heat capacity x change in temperature
We are given that the mass of the ice cube is 20 g, and we want to raise its temperature by 5°C (from 5°C to 0°C).
Plugging in the values into the formula, we get:
Energy = 20 g x 2.1 J/g°C x 5°C
Simplifying the equation, we get:
Energy = 210 J
Therefore, the energy required to raise the temperature of the ice cube from 5°C to 0°C is 210 J. The correct option is 4) 210 J.