Question

Two samples of water are mixed together.

Answer 1

Answer;

A.75°C

Explanation;

Let the change in temp of cold water be  x degrees,

while that of  hot water be 100 - x degrees.

Heat exchange =  mcΔt

Ice

Δt = x

m = 0.50 kg

c = 4.18 kJ/kg*°C

Hot water

Δt = 100 - x

m = 1.5 kg

c = 4.18

But;

Heat lost = heat gained

0.50 * c * x = 1.5 * c * (100 - x)          

0.50 *x = 1.5*(100 - x)                          

0.5x = 150 - 1.5x                                  

0.5x + 1.5x = 150 - 1.5x + 1.5x            

2x = 150                                              

x = 75° C

Hence; the equilbrium temperature will be 75° C