Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 85
Question: 2gm of steam condenses when passed through 40gm of water initially at 25ยฐC. The condensation of steam raises the temperature of water to 54.3ยฐC. What is the latent heat of steam [J & K CET 2005]
Options:
A) 540 cal/g
B) 536 cal/g
C) 270 cal/g
D) 480 cal/g
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Let L be the latent heat and using principle of calorimetry.
2L + 2 (100 - 54.3) = 40 ยด (54.3 - 25.3)
therefore L = 540.3 cal/gm.