Question

What is the energy required to change 600g of liquid into steam if the specific heat latent is 4000 J/kg

Answer 1

Answer:

2400 J

Explanation:

Latent heat: This is also called hidden heat, it is the heat that is not detectable by the thermometer.

From the question,

Q = cm.................. Equation 1

Where Q = Energy, c = specific latent heat of the liquid, m = mass of the liquid.

Given: c = 4000 J/kg, m = 600 g =( 600/1000) kg = 0.6 kg

Substitute these values into equation 1

Q = 4000×0.6

Q = 2400 J

Hence the energy required is 2400 J