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#ice melting

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How much ice at 0∘C will melt if 16744J of heat is supplied? (Latent heat of fusion of ice = 3.35×105J kg−1)

Given: Q = 16744J, Lf = 3.35×105J kg−1. Q = mLf⇒m = QLf = 167443.35×105≈0.05kg = 50g. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 50 g. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Chapter 11: Thermal Properties – Calorimetry.

How much heat is required to melt 0.3kg of ice at 0∘C to water at 0∘C? (Latent heat of fusion = 3.33×105J kg−1)

Given: m = 0.3kg, Lf = 3.33×105J kg−1. Q = mLf = 0.3×3.33×105 = 99900J = 99.9kJ. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 99.9 kJ. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Chapter 11: Thermal Properties – Calorimetry.

During the melting of ice at 0∘C, why does the temperature remain constant despite heat being supplied?

The heat supplied during melting (latent heat of fusion) is used to change the state from solid to liquid, overcoming intermolecular forces, not to increase temperature (Section 10.8). As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to Heat is used to change the state, not raise temperature. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Chapter 11: Thermal Properties – Calorimetry.

What happens to entropy when ice melts?

Increases correctly describes the effect or change asked about in this question. In Thermodynamics, understanding cause-and-effect relationships is essential for predicting biological outcomes. Increases occurs because of specific molecular interactions, thermodynamic principles, or regulatory mechanisms that govern this biological process. The other options (Decreases, Remains constant, and Depends on the surrounding temperature) describe either opposite effects, effects that occur under different conditions, or changes associated with unrelated processes.

Ref: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Nelson & Cox, 8th Ed., Ch. 1