How much energy is needed to melt a 50 gram tin soldier taken at 25 C?

How much energy is needed to melt a 50 gram tin soldier taken at 25 C? Specific heat of tin 250 J / kg * C, temp. of tin melting 232 C, specific heat of fusion of tin 59000 J / kg.

1. Let’s write down the condition of the problem:

m = 50 g = 0.05 kg

t1 = 25 ° C

s = 250 J / kgx ° C

t2 = 232 ° C

λ = 59000 J / kg

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2. Let’s compose the formula for finding Q by adding the formulas for the heat required for heating and the heat required for melting the tin soldier:

Q = Q1 + Q2

Q = m x c x (t2 – t1) + m x λ

3. Substitute the numbers from the condition into the formula, calculate and find the answer:

Q = 0.05 kg x 250 J / kg x ° C x (232 ° C – 25 ° C) + 0.05 kg x 59000 J / kg

Q = 2587.5 + 2950

Q = 5537.5 J

4. Let’s write down the answer:

Answer: Q = 5537.5 J



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