Calculate the heat energy required to vaporize 50g of water initially at 80ºC if the specific heat capacity of water is 4.23jg\(^{-1}\)k\(^{-1}\) (specific latent heat of vaporization of water is 2260jg\(^{-1}\)
A
530000J
B
23200J
C
17200J
D
130000J
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
H = mc\(\bigtriangleup\theta\) + mL
H = ?
m = 50g, c = 4.23J/gk,L = 2260, \(\bigtriangleup\theta\) = 80ºC
H = 50 [4.23 x 80 + 2260]
= 129920 \(\approx\) 130,000J
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60740)