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Ch.11 - Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces
Chapter 11, Problem 59

Suppose that 0.95 g of water condenses on a 75.0-g block of iron that is initially at 22 °C. If the heat released during condensation goes only to warming the iron block, what is the final temperature (in °C) of the iron block? (Assume a constant enthalpy of vaporization for water of 44.0 kJ/mol.)

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Heat Transfer

Heat transfer is the process by which thermal energy moves from one object to another due to a temperature difference. In this scenario, the heat released from the condensation of water is transferred to the iron block, causing its temperature to rise. Understanding the principles of heat transfer is essential for calculating the final temperature of the iron.
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Enthalpy of Vaporization

The enthalpy of vaporization is the amount of energy required to convert a unit mass of a substance from liquid to gas at constant temperature and pressure. For water, this value is given as 44.0 kJ/mol, which indicates the energy released when water vapor condenses into liquid. This concept is crucial for determining the total heat released during the condensation process.
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Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius. For the iron block, knowing its specific heat capacity allows us to calculate how much its temperature will increase when it absorbs the heat released from the condensing water. This relationship is key to finding the final temperature of the iron.
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