Question

How much heat is required to change 2.5 kg of water 20.0 °C to steam at 150°C?
(Specific Heat Capacity/Specific Latent Heat)
Please answer with a clear explanation. :)

Answer 1

Answer:

Boiling water at 100 degrees Celsius: 540 calories are needed to turn 1 gram (at 100 degrees Celsius) of water to steam.

Answer 2

Answer:

5650.3125 kj

Explanation:

heat energy = mcΔT + mL = 2.5x1x125x10∧-3 + 2.5x2260 =5650.3125 kj