Energy (J) = mass (kg) x Specific latent heat (J/kg)
E = m x L
Specific latent heat of fusion of water :334000 J/kg
Specific latent heat of vapourisation of water: 2258000 J/kg
Calculate the quantity of heat energy required to:
Convert 2 kg of water at 100 oC into steam
Energy (J) = mass (kg) x Specific latent heat (J/kg)
E = m x L
Specific latent heat of fusion of water :334000 J/kg
Specific latent heat of vapourisation of water: 2258000 J/kg
Calculate the quantity of heat energy required to:
Convert 3kg of ice into water at 0 oC.
Challenge: Calculate the mass of water that can be converted into steam using 100,000J of energy