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A copper calorimeter of mass 450 g contains 260 g of water at 20°C. Steam at 100°C is passed in this water which is stirred well till final temperature becomes 35°C. What is the final amount of water in the calorimeter? (Specific heat of water is 4.2 J)

Important Questions on Calorimetry

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In how much time an electric heater of 1200 W will convert 2 kilogram of water at 40°C into steam at 100°C? Assume there is no heat loss in this process.
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40 g of ice at 0°C is mixed with 50 g of water at 40°C. Explain why the final temperature of the water remains 0°C
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Steam at 100°C is passed in 10 litres of water at 10°C till it starts boiling. What is the final amount of boiling water ?
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State the principle of calorimetry.
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Give one example of each where high specific heat capacity of water is used in cooling.

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Give one example of each where high specific heat capacity of water is used as heat reservoir.
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Explain why one feels ice cream at 0°C colder than water at same temperature.
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Draw a labelled diagram of the apparatus you would use to determine the specific latent heat of vaporisation of steam by the method of mixture. State two precautions you would take while performing the experiment with the apparatus.