A quantity of water vapor at 100°C is condensed to liquid water at the same temperature. In the process, 180,414.08 joules of heat are released. What is the quantity of water that is condensed?

0.08kg

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Temperature of water  = 100°C

Quantity of heat released = 180414.08J

Unknown:

Quantity of water condensed  = ?

Solution:

This is simple phase change process without any attendant change in temperature.

To solve this problem, use the formula below;

             H  = mL

H is the heat released

m is mass

L is the latent heat of condensation of water  = 2260 kJ/kg

 Insert the parameters and solve;

       180,414.08 = m x  22.6 x 10⁵ J/kg

         m  =   = 0.08kg