Pee ec eau ah Figure 13.9 Determining the specific latent heat of fusion of ice. to electrical circuit boiling — water immersion heater _-balance Figure 13.10 Determining the specific latent heat of vaporization of water, «Specific laten t heat of fusion ( Jis the heat requir: id Io convert 1 kg ofa substance at a fixed temperat ur D its melting point) from solid to liquid state, ¢ Specific latent heat of vaporization (1,) isthe heat required to convert 1 kg of a substance at a fixed temperature (usually its boiling point at 1 atmosphere pressure) from liquid to gaseous (vapour) state (usualy Both specific latent heat of fusion and specific latent heat of vaporization are measured in J kg Heat supplied or rele specific ed _ mass (kg) x during a change of state latent heat (kg Bu=mxk or mx where I; = specific latent heat of fusion l, =specific latent heat of vaporization Teac) PEE mC 1 Set up the apparatus shown in Figure 13.9. 2 Weigh the beaker empty (M, kg). 3 Place the 50W immersion heater in pure ice in the funnel. 4 Turn on the heater for a fixed time (ts). 5 Collect the water produced and re-weigh beaker with water (Mj ka). 6 Mass of ice which melted = (My — M,) kg Heat supplied = (50 x t) J 50 x t= (Mp — M4) x It from which you can calculate a value for the specific latent heat of ice. How to determine the specific latent heat of vaporization of Weiss 1 Place a beaker on a top-pan balance as shown in Figure 13.10, 2 Switch on the immersion heater and bring the water t the boil. 3 Record the reading on the balance. Continue heating the water for a fixed time (several minutes). Tum off the heater and, at the same time, take the reading on the balance. Use the power rating of the heater and the time fo" which the Water was boiling to obtain a value for the heat supplied,