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The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is 336 J `g^(-1)`. Explain the meaning of this statement.

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The specific latent heat of fusion of ice is 336 xx 10^3 J/kg. What does this statement mean?

One kilogram of ice at -10^@ C is heated at a constant rate until the whole of it vaporises. How much heat is required ? Specific latent heat of fusion of ice = 336 xx 10^3 J kg^(-1) , specific latent heat of steam = 2268 xx 10^3 J kg^(-1) , specific heat capacity of ice = 2.1 xx 10^3 J kg^(-1) K^(-1) , specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 xx 10^3 J kg^(-1) K^(-1) .

104 g of water at 30^@ C is taken in a calorimeter made of copper of mass 42 g. When a certain mass of ice at 0°C is added to it, the final steady temperature of the mixture after the ice has melted, was found to be 10^@ C. Find the mass of ice added. [Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J g^(-1)""^@ C^(-1) , Specific latent heat of fusion of ice = 336 J g^(-1) , Specific heat capacity of copper = 0.4 Jg^(-1) ""^@ C^(-1) ].

A vessel of mass 100 g contains 150 g of water at 30^@ C. How much ice is needed to cool it to 5^@ C ? Take specific heat capacity of material of vessel = 0-4 J g^(-1) K^(-1) , specific latent heat of fusion of ice = 336 J g- and specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J g^(-1) K^(-1) .

250 g of water at 30^(@)C is present in a copper vessel of mass 50 g. Calculate the mass of ice required to bring down the temperature of the vessel and its contents to 5^(@)C . Specific latent heat of fusion of ice = 336xx10^(3)Jkg^(-1) Specific heat capacity of copper vessel = 400Jkg^(-1)""^(@)C^(-1) Specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkg^(-1)""^(@)C^(-1) .

A refrigerator converts 100 g of water at 20^@ C to ice at - 10^@ C in 73.5 min. Calculate the average rate of heat extraction in watt. The specific heat capacity of water is 4.2 J g^(-1) K^(-1) , specific latent heat of ice is 336 J g^(-1) and the specific heat capacity of ice is 2.1 J g^(-1) K^(-1)

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